Physiotherapist I at Alberta Health Services
Lacombe, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 25

Salary

38.9

Posted On

11 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Triage, Quality Improvement, Assessment, Peer Mentoring, Consultation, Union, Classification, Groups, Transition Support, Screening, Clinical Supervision, Multi Site, Independence, Physical Therapy, Illness, Case Management

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
Lacombe is a lovely city located in Central Alberta, 20 minutes north of Red Deer on the QE II. Lacombe has a wide variety of recreation amenities and facilities including the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre, Barnett Arenas, sports fields and ball diamonds, and trails and campgrounds galore! A regional public transit service connects Lacombe, Blackfalds and Red Deer and is an important quality of life benefit to those who prefer small town living. Lacombe is surrounded by parks and lakes and is a little piece of heaven right here on earth!
Description:

As the Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence in development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness and functional decline. You will provide intervention (i.e. prevention, triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, fostering resourcefulness, case management, referral and transition support to individuals, groups, populations and communities. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. The PT collaborates with patient(s) and families in determining, implementing and evaluating appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.

  • Classification: Physiotherapist I
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Allied Health - Physical Therapy
  • Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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