Physiotherapist I

The South Health Campus (SHC) operational philosophy has been built on four pillars: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Innovation. These pillars guide the development and delivery of service to all patients and families at South Health Campus. This Physiotherapist (PT) I position supports the Outpatient General Pediatric Clinic and NICU at the SHC. Under general supervision from the Allied Health Assistant Manager, this position is responsible for the assessment and treatment of infants and children referred to the service as well as development, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group treatment programs according to professional practice standards. The incumbent will work closely with the occupational therapist and therapy assistant, and collaborate closely with families, as well as the interdisciplinary team. This position requires strong time management, and communication skills, and the ability to be adaptable and flexible to meet a variety of clinical and operational needs. This position requires static positioning and repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and or equipment. Supervision of Therapy Assistants and students is required. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations.

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.

Basic Cardiac Life Support- Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Knowledge and experience with developmental, neurodevelopmental, and musculoskeletal conditions in infants and children. Proficient computer skills required. Minimum of 2 years working as a Physiotherapist.

Recent experience, continuing education, or post-graduate training in pediatrics. Minimum 2 years working as a PT with children