Physiotherapist I

Located in N.E. Calgary, the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is an acute care hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The PLC has over 600 inpatient beds, including Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics, Women’s Health and Critical Care. The PLC is the Vascular Centre for Southern Alberta, Southwestern Saskatchewan and Southeastern British Columbia. The Allied Health Department at the PLC is comprised of Rehabilitation, Social Work and Spiritual Care staff. These staff work as vital members of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family-centered care throughout the hospital. Under general supervision from the Clinical Leader and Allied Health management, the successful candidate will be expected to provide physiotherapy services primarily to the Emergency department, and as needed, to provide coverage and support to the acute care units. At all times the Physiotherapist I will ensure that his/her practice is evidence-based and meets physical therapy clinical standards of practice. This unique position supporting the Emergency Department will allow the Physiotherapist I to provide quality responsive primary contact physiotherapy integral to optimizing patient flow through the department.

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.

Relevant experience working in the emergency department within the last 5 years. Relevant experience working in an adult acute care setting within the last 5 years. Proficient in evaluation of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems, which may encompass skills in manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, injury prevention strategies, and pain management. Recent experience with vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. Clinic-based orthopedic experience with musculoskeletal injuries, sport medicine and/or pain management (assessment and rehabilitation) Excellent interpersonal, conflict management, and communication skills. Able to work well and collaborate with others Excellent organizational and time management skills to keep pace in busy multi-disciplinary patient care. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Show strong initiative, ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills is required. Job demands: A high level of physical effort is required related to clinical caseload. Includes maintaining a standing position, perform up to a medium level of work (20-50lbs handled occasionally) including bending and/or rotation related to client transfers or therapeutic intervention. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification required. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with the values of AHS - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety.

At least one year experience working in an acute care setting in the last 3 years. Previous Connect Care training Vestibular therapy trained. Demonstrates an understanding and vision for advancing physiotherapy practice in ED Demonstrates growth-mindset in continuing education, clinical practice and/or leadership