Physical Therapist Degree Senior

Position # : V34942

Expected Start Date: To be determined. Open until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: Surgical Assessment Centre

• Regina

City/Town: Regina

Department: Surgery Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 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: Reporting to the Manager, The Physical Therapist

• Degree
• Senior will act as the clinical leader for the Saskatchewan Surgical Pathways. The incumbent will provide support and direction to the physical therapist(s) - degree, as well as participating in the assessment, treatment, education and evaluation for Spinal Patients and Orthopedic Patients in an outpatient setting. The Physical Therapist
• Degree
• Senior will work closely and collaboratively with the referring Primary Care Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgeons, and Spine Surgeons to ensure continuity and high-quality care.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

Two (2) years experience in assessment and treatment of Spinal Patients

Two (2) years’ exp in assessment and treatment of Spinal or Orthopedic patients

Education

Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy

Other Education and Training

Current CPR Level C

Level 3 Cert. in Advances Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy

Competencies

Problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the mechanisms of osteoarthritis and evidence-based treatments

Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues

Flexible and adaptive approach to treatment of complex orthopedic patients

Knowledge and understanding of the Four Patterns of Low Back Pain

Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members

Flexible and adaptive approach to treatment of complex spinal patients

Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required

Good working knowledge of the continuum of Spinal Care

Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health professionals

Ability to employ biopsychosocial approach in provisional care to patients

ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, families.

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)

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.