Physiotherapist

Overview

Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is an Acute Care hospital with over 1,100 beds. It is the Trauma Centre for Southern Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan. FMC has a Neuro Tertiary Unit as well as the majority of In‑Patient Neurological services in Calgary. The present caseload for this position is in Tertiary Neurology supporting the Brain Injury team, with the potential for coverage on any unit or service as required.

The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations. This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and/or equipment.

The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team; self‑direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills; time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment; effective communication with a patient and family‑centered focus;

problem‑solving, critical thinking and conflict‑resolution skills; creating creative solutions for complex and diverse issues; commitment to activities that promote professional and personal growth and development; integration of patient and family‑centered care principles into their own clinical practice; behaviors consistent with the values of AHS – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.

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 interventions such as 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 patients 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 the professional community; participate in peer mentoring; and supervise 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.

• Providing physical therapy interventions to adult patients in an acute hospital setting within the last year.
• Minimum 2 years experience practicing as a registered Physical Therapist.
• Minimum 6 months (1.0 FTE) of experience within the last 2 years working in adult neurology.
• BLS for Health Care Providers Level C CPR certification issued within the last 12 months.
• Ability to physically manage repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and equipment.

Continuing education in the area of neuro rehabilitation.