Physical Therapist Degree Senior

HealthCareersInSask.ca•Rosetown, SK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist – Degree – Senior provides leadership to the activities of the clinical service area of specialization within the physiotherapy service to ensure that patients referred to that service receive high quality physiotherapy and that students assigned to that unit receive clinical education of high standard. Responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to clients. Reports directly to Manager. Plans and delivers community therapy services to individuals, families and groups. Completes a needs analysis for individuals and groups within designated areas of the SHA. Based on this needs assessment, plans, develops and delivers treatment programs. This may include providing direct therapy to clients but often involves training and consulting to other caregivers who provide direct patient care. Organizes community therapy services in a designated area in accordance within the philosophy, objectives and policies of the community therapy program and the SHA.

Requirements

2 years of relevant experience
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Strong initiative and independent judgement to solve complex problems
Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients
Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
Demonstrates responsible care and use of equipment and supplies
Ability to identify equipment repair needs and monitor supplies for ordering
Ability to promote a collaborative and team approach
Develops and implements a life-long post-graduate education plan
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
Promote professional development of staff and engender job satisfaction
Ability to be proactive and creative in decision making
Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Ability to assist clients dealing with stress, role loss, and other psych issues
Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)

Nice To Haves

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Responsibilities

Provides leadership to the activities of the clinical service area of specialization within the physiotherapy service.
Ensures patients receive high quality physiotherapy.
Ensures students receive clinical education of high standard.
Responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to clients.
Plans and delivers community therapy services to individuals, families and groups.
Completes a needs analysis for individuals and groups within designated areas of the SHA.
Plans, develops and delivers treatment programs based on needs assessment.
Provides direct therapy to clients.
Trains and consults to other caregivers who provide direct patient care.
Organizes community therapy services in a designated area in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the community therapy program and the SHA.