Physiotherapist I

Are you a physiotherapist who is looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in neurological rehabilitation? Are you looking for a dynamic, collaborative team environment? The Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) program might be the place for you. CAR is an outpatient rehabilitation program that supports clients who have transitioned out of acute/tertiary care and who have functional-based rehabilitation goals that can be addressed in a short-term community-based program. The CAR physiotherapist (PT) will support direct patient care in the areas of complex and chronic neurological rehabilitation (e.g: stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s). Approximately 80% of the role will be assigned to direct clinical care of clients. We are looking for a PT with clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of clients with complex neurological conditions. The PT works as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team and will operate in a client-centered, functional, outcome-based rehabilitation model. CAR is a multi-site program, and this casual position will be supporting the team at the Peter Lougheed Centre. The caseload for all positions within CAR 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.

At least 1 years of recent experience (in past 3 years) working with an adult neuro population. Experience working with clients who are post-stroke and acquired brain injury. Recent experience (in past 3 years) working on a multidisciplinary team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Current Heart and Stroke BLS certification.

Experience working in a community setting. Experience with virtual service delivery and group treatment interventions.