Physical Therapist Degree Senior

Position #: 001494

Expected Start Date:

Union: HSAS

Facility: Administration Office Rosetown

City/Town: Rosetown

Department: Physiotherapy

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.9

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 100.8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physical Therapist - Degree Senior $43.402 to $53.195

Travel Required: No

Job Description: 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
• Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
• Initiative & judgment to plan implement/modify treatment programs for clients
• Strong initiative and independent judgement to solve complex problems
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Responsible for accurate observation/documentation of patient related info.
• 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
• Ability to be proactive and creative in decision making
• Promote professional development of staff and engender job satisfaction
• Develops and implements a life-long post-graduate education plan
• Ability to assist clients dealing with stress, role loss, and other psych issues
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)
• For more information on the town of Rosetown please visit https://www.rosetown.ca/
• Rosetown is located approximately 117 km west of Saskatoon
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.