Physiotherapist I

The Stollery Children’s Hospital requires a Physiotherapist I to work with infants, children, and their families in a tertiary acute care setting. Service is provided to a variety of complex patient populations including NICU, critical care, cardiac care, surgery, neuro, oncology and general medicine within the hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients within a multidisciplinary team setting. The Physiotherapist I is also required to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with all members of the healthcare team and effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals. Commitment to a Family-Centered care philosophy and collaborative practice is required. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. In addition to working with families, the successful candidate has the opportunity to influence practice through the provision of education to and consultation with the multidisciplinary team, as well as to participate in quality initiatives and program development. Clinical leadership, education, and/or mentorship of professional/support staff and students, and consultation with community resources, is an expectation.

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.

Valid BCLS-HCP certification. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, team-building, time management, and interpersonal skills. Adaptability and flexibility in a hectic work environment. Demonstrated ability to prioritize caseloads, and work both independently and on a multidisciplinary team.

Work experience in Pediatrics and/or Acute Care.