Physiotherapist I

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
The Royal Alexandra Hospital is Western Canada’s biggest and busiest hospital, providing specialized care to a diverse population from a catchment area that includes 1/3 of Canada’s land mass. As a teaching hospital, the Royal Alexandra Hospital embraces continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Over 500,000 patients per year receive expert care from programs that include Level 2 Trauma/ICU; Accredited Stroke; Orthopedic, General and Neurosurgery; CK Hui Heart Centre and Cardiac ICU; Lois Hole Hospital for Women; Indigenous Health Program; and many other inpatient and outpatient clinical areas. Our Rehabilitation Department is proud to be an integral part of the highly specialized care that is provided at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. As this position will be primarily based in the Emergency Department, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, consultation and treatment programs for patients who present there. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective patient care and appropriate discharge planning. As a new staff member, you will have access to a robust orientation and mentorship program which includes demonstration of skills with a buddy, attendance to in-services on clinically relevant topics, and an extensive library of supplemental learning material tailored to various areas of practice. Ongoing professional development is promoted through professional practice lead events, participation in quality improvement initiatives, opportunities to rotate through other service areas, learning of advance practice, and supervision / support of students. We endeavor to create a climate of safety and inclusivity where we support one another to reach our goals, and work as a team to provide the highest level of care to our patients.
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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Services
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

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