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Alberta Health Services seeks a Physiotherapist I to deliver therapeutic interventions to home care clients in the Rimbey area. You will work with clients and families to improve function, collaborate with interprofessional teams, and provide education, triage, and case management in a supportive community setting.
This role requires a Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy, current registration, a valid driver’s license for travel to clients’ homes, and a BLS certification.
This position works within the allied health and larger home care team to provide physiotherapy services to home care clients within the Rimbey area.This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.
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.
Additional Required Qualifications:As this is a home care position, this does require the successful applicant to have a valid driver’s license. They will be required to travel to clients' homes in the surrounding areas. Requires current/up to date BLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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