Physiotherapist, Casual

Clearpoint Job Board; Calgary; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Clearpoint Health Network, Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multidisciplinary medical centers, is hiring casual physiotherapists through Canadian Surgery Solutions (CSS) in Alberta.

The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, act in accordance with CPTA standards, and work within an interdisciplinary team. The role offers CAD 55/hr and supports ongoing education and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized physiotherapy program (BScPT).
• Current registration to practice physiotherapy in Alberta (CPTA).
• Experience in orthopaedic settings or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and treatment for extended stay patients.
• Organize aids such as crutches/walkers and discharge planning.
• Provide exercise sessions and ensure appropriateness for discharge.
• Assess educational needs of patients, families and staff.
• Collaborate as an interdisciplinary team and participate in meetings.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Initiative

Judgement

Education

BScPT

CPTA registration

Job description

Clearpoint Health Network, is Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centers across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Canadian Surgery Solutions (CSS) a division of Clearpoint Health Network is hiring casual physiotherapists.

Wage : $55/hr

Position : Casual

Position Summary:

The physiotherapist will provide direct patient care for the assessment, planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs. The physiotherapist will act in accordance to CPTA standards and scope of practice. Duties will include daily treatment for extended stay orthopaedic patients and team assessments with physicians/surgeons. The physiotherapist must be able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate assessments and subsequent treatment for extended stay patients.
• Work with patient to identify the need for (and organizing the provision of) aids such as crutches/walkers, raised toilet seats etc.
• Provide exercise sessions for patients and ensure their appropriateness for discharge
• Assess educational needs of patient, family and staff by acting as a clinical resource person.
• Responsible for own personal growth and ongoing education related to providing appropriate and current patient care.

Professional:

• Identifies own strengths and limitations related to physiotherapy performance and sets goals and objectives to improve performance (with supervisors).
• Participates as a team member in staff meetings, committees, etc.

Qualifications:

Formal Education:

• Graduate of a recognized physiotherapy program (BScPT).
• Current registration to practice physiotherapy in Alberta (CPTA).

Experience:

• Experience as a physiotherapist in an orthopaedic setting or willingness to learn

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Will work with other physiotherapists and independently
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possesses flexibility, reliability, initiative, and sound judgement.

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