Physiotherapist I – Rehabilitation Advice Line

This collaborative position is between the North Zone Allied Health Team out of High and Health Link’s Virtual Rehabilitation Team. This in-person position is based out of Calgary’s Health Link office, and the Physiotherapist will be providing virtual rehabilitation services to individuals living in North Zone. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Rehabilitation Advice Line, and with the support of the Clinical Supervisor(s), the Physiotherapist will use their experience in virtual rehabilitation to assess, treat, educate, and engage with patients using technology. This position will be with Primary Care Alberta. The RAL Physiotherapist I establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients, demonstrating goal directed communication including effective listening, sensitivity, cultural awareness and advocacy. They require clinical knowledge in in a broad range of practice areas such as musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, neurological injuries and conditions, pediatric/adult/geriatric rehabilitation; prior experience in community care is required. They require technical skills including the ability to navigate Zoom and complete sessions virtually, comfort with dual monitors and multiple electronic platforms. A strong understanding of virtual rehabilitation practice standards, including public health agency and college standards. Strong communication skills are essential, as the remainder of the client’s care team (including therapy assistant) will be in Northern Alberta. This position is part of Primary Care Alberta. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Primary Care Alberta.

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.

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

A minimum 5 years’ experience providing frontline rehabilitation care in a variety of healthcare settings (e.g., acute, community, tertiary). A minimum of 2 years’ experience providing virtual rehabilitation care. Ability to manage a wide variety of clinical situations with varying levels of acuity and a heterogeneous population. Prior community care experience required. Experience working with therapy assistants, and assigning and supervising work appropriately. Chronic disease management experience required. Indigenous cultural awareness training and education required. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively liaise with various professionals. Ability to work confidently, independently and within collaborative partnerships. Ability to thoroughly and accurately collect and document information in a timely manner. Excellent computer skills essential, including working knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple electronic platforms concurrently.

GLAD© Back certification; GLAD© Hip and Knee certification; AADL authorizer; Connect Care proficiency; Experience in program evaluation (e.g. satisfaction surveys, patient reported outcome measures).