Physical Therapist Degree Senior

Position #: 9011010

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)

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