Physiotherapist
- Oromocto, NB, Canada
$51-$57 per hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $51-$57 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in orthopedics or sports medicine
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.
Position Overview
Calian is seeking a Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre at CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick to provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, and treatment in both the physiotherapy section, by booked appointment and walk-ins, and the Care Delivery Unit (CDU) via sick parade and/or consultation, as part of the collaborative practice model. They can benefit by treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery. Physiotherapists on this contract benefit from treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery. Ample time is provided to assess and treat your client. Clinical teams are comprehensive and very collaborative. Treatment philosophies are focused on evidence-based practices, manual therapy, and exercise programs. Military service members have extensive access to healthcare resources to ensure they are fit to serve.
Responsibilities
$51-$57 per hour
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Position Overview
Calian is seeking a Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre at CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick to provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, and treatment in both the physiotherapy section, by booked appointment and walk-ins, and the Care Delivery Unit (CDU) via sick parade and/or consultation, as part of the collaborative practice model. They can benefit by treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery. Physiotherapists on this contract benefit from treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery. Ample time is provided to assess and treat your client. Clinical teams are comprehensive and very collaborative. Treatment philosophies are focused on evidence-based practices, manual therapy, and exercise programs. Military service members have extensive access to healthcare resources to ensure they are fit to serve.
Responsibilities
- Deliver physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions using evidence-based approaches and best practices in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and scope of practice
- Carry a full orthopedic caseload
- Provide assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions resulting mainly from sports and training injuries as well as work injuries and accidents
- Obtain and document informed patient consent for assessment and treatment through an accurate explanation and instruction
- Provide screening assessments, education, and orthoses recommendations in a direct access setting such as CDU walk-ins
- Prescribe exercises to optimally rehabilitate and prevent injuries and promote fitness
- Provide manual therapy and soft tissue techniques for neuro- musculoskeletal conditions, scar tissue, muscle tension, circulatory disorders, and lymphatic problems
- Utilize pain management techniques
- Provide ergonomics education including the provision of on-site assessments in the patient’s workplace
- Provide physiotherapy related education to patients and members of the health care team in topics such as injury prevention and health promotion issues
- Contribute to the design, preparation, and provision of programs integral to the operation of the physiotherapy clinic as a member of the healthcare team for the purpose of education and rehabilitation such as programs specializing in proprioceptive rehabilitation, reintegration, or back pain self-management
- Participate in ongoing management of patient care by presenting cases during inter-disciplinary meetings, attending clinical rounds, conducting patient conferences, and in scheduling additional follow-up care
- Current license in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of New Brunswick
- Manual Therapy Level 2 or Mackenzie Part B
- Valid certificate of Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) to Healthcare Provider or equivalent such as Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPA/AED) Level C
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in orthopedics or sports medicine
- Must be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Enhanced level
$51-$57 per hour
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess and treat a full orthopedic caseload, including neuro-musculoskeletal conditions arising from sports, training, work injuries, and accidents. Provide evidence-based rehabilitation, exercise and manual therapy, pain management, ergonomics education, and injury-prevention programs while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current license in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of New Brunswick, Manual Therapy Level 2 or McKenzie Part B, and valid Standard First Aid and healthcare-provider BLS or equivalent certification. A minimum of three years of orthopedic or sports medicine experience is required, and candidates must be able to obtain Enhanced-level Government Security Clearance.
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment
- Sports Injury Rehabilitation
- Neuro-Musculoskeletal Assessment
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Manual Therapy
- Exercise Prescription
- Pain Management
- Orthoses Recommendations
- Ergonomics Assessment
- Injury Prevention
- Patient Education
- Informed Consent
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Rehabilitation Program Development
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Department of National Defence
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Manual Therapy Level 2
- McKenzie Part B
- Standard First Aid
- Basic Life Support
- CPR
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Exercise Prescription
- Pain Management
- Orthoses
- Ergonomics
- Injury Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Proprioceptive Rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Consent
- Government Security Clearance