Physiotherapist I

Your Opportunity:

This is a Multisite position. In addition to duties within Olds Hospital and Care Centre , this role includes responsibility for providing Home Care services at Myron Thompson Health Centre. The Town of Olds, population 8,617 is a town of opportunity with a lifestyle to match. Centrally located along the busy QEII corridor, Olds is a major service centre and regional market for over 40,000 people in Mountain View County. The proximity to Red Deer and Calgary contribute to our continued growth and economic stability. Olds The quality lifestyle in Olds reflects the values and interests of our residents, which translates into a strong sense of community pride. Olds has safe and friendly neighbourhoods, beautiful parks, a fabulous path and trail system, and all the amenities associated with a big city. Olds is home to both Public and Separate Schools ranging from pre-school to Olds College and shared access and use of the award winning Community Learning Campus & Bell e-Learning Centre. Explore historic Uptowne Olds with great shopping and restaurants, and modern Olds with its Aquatic Centre, Sportsplex, state of the art TransCanada Theatre, new Skateboard Park and Ralph Klein Health & Wellness Centre. Many volunteer groups in the Town of Olds work hard to help host community-wide events such as Olds Fashioned Christmas, Canada Day, Hay City Slam, and regular events at the Olds Agricultural Society. There are also a large number of clubs and community organizations to stimulate the interests of both children and adults in Olds. The citizens of Olds work together to give back to their community - building the place we call home.

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 (i.e. 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.