Physiotherapist I - Hand Therapist

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. Our expert care from programs include: Level 2 Trauma/ICU, Accredited Stroke, Surgery - Orthopedic / General and Neuro Surgery, CK Hui Heart Centre and Cardiac ICU, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Indigenous Health Program, and outpatient clinical areas. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Hand Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, consultation, and treatment programs for patients within the RAH outpatient hand therapy program and within the inpatient plastics/surgery program. The ability to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective patient care is an essential part of this role. The RAH Hand Therapy program has a single provider model of care where regardless of OT or PT discipline, the Hand Therapist is expected to treat the patient and their injury through the entire continuum from initial splinting to modifications, range, exercises, wound/scar management, return to functional activities and discharge. The Royal Alexandra Hospital Rehabilitation Department strives to provide excellent patient centered care through ongoing education, mentorship and implementation of evidence based and best practice strategies. The Rehabilitation Services Department provides excellent learning opportunities through professional practice lead events as well supporting ongoing professional growth and quality improvement initiatives. We encourage healthy lifestyles by providing secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit Station, a Fitness Centre and other wellness activities.

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.

Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) or the College of Physiotherapy of Alberta (CPTA) is required. Heart and stroke CPR (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. Minimum of 1-year recent experience in a Hand Therapy; upper limb rehabilitation or outpatient environment is required (including experience in upper limb and hand assessments, splinting, ROM). Minimum of 1-year recent experience in treating acute and post-operative hand conditions.

Certification as a Hand Therapist is an asset and preferred. Experience in acute care is an asset and preferred. Wound debridement experience is an asset and preferred. 3D printing experience is an asset and preferred.