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)