Physical Therapist Degree

Position #: 205694

Expected Start Date: April 27, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Growth and Development Specialty Clinic

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.8

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 4 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physical Therapist - Degree $40.187 to $49.255

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Under the direction of the Coordinator of Physiotherapy, the Staff Physical Therapist, as part of an interdisciplinary team, and using a developmental and family focused approach, assesses and treats by physical therapy means, those children assigned to his/her caseload. Families and caregivers are an integral part of this process and education of both families, other caregivers and children (when appropriate) in the carry-over of the physical therapy treatment is essential. The Staff Physical Therapist also participates in directing, supervising and evaluation of physiotherapy students rotating for clinical practice to this program. May be required in the course of management of children on the caseload to travel to communities throughout Saskatchewan and may be required to stay overnight. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Licenses

• Registered Physical Therapist (PT)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Other Education and Training

• Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) certification is an asset
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Abilty to treat children with chronic physical and intellectual disabilities

Other Information

• Pediatric experience is an asset
• Travel required
• Neurology experience is an asset
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)
• Registered/eligible for membership with Canadian Physical Therapy Association
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period