Physiotherapist I - Emergency Department

Your Opportunity:Located just a few short minutes north of Edmonton, the 167-bed Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH) serves the community of St Albert and the surrounding area. The physiotherapy department works collaboratively with all clinical teams: Emergency, ICU/CCU, Medical/Surgical Units and Day Surgery. This position may provide coverage to all service areas listed above but will be primarily based within the Emergency Department. The preferred candidate has excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and can work under minimal supervision.Description: 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 ( 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. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.Additional Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 1-year acute care experience preferred. Experience with Connect Care preferred. AADL authorizer qualifications is an asset. Experience/Education within MSK, Vestibular and Lower Back Pain an asset. Experience in the assessment/treatment of patients within the geriatric population is an asset. Experience in the assessment/treatment of patients with acute/chronic musculoskeletal injuries is an asset. Experience working in the Emergency Department is an asset.