Physiotherapist

Role Overview

• Virtually assess patients referred by our physician members with a range of physical and functional concerns.
• Provide self-management advice, education, and referral/navigation support to CWC PCN contracted physiotherapy clinics and/or community programs.
• Gather and analyze information about the issue/concern from referral forms and through phone consultation with the patient.
• Interpret assessment findings and other relevant information.
• Work with the team’s program coordinator to book patients for screening and assessment.
• Interview patients to obtain relevant information about health conditions and personal and environmental factors.
• Determine the patient’s expectations and their relevance to physiotherapy.
• Develop physiotherapy diagnoses and plans for treatment.
• Refer patients to appropriate services based on assessment and eligibility.
• Provide self-management education to patients, as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Communicate referral outcomes and provide consult letters to referring physicians.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in physiotherapy from an accredited university program is required.
• A minimum of five years’ clinical experience in a variety of settings (e.g., acute, community).
• The ability to manage a wide variety of clinical situations with varying levels of acuity, complexity, and diverse populations.
• A minimum of two years’ experience with the following is an asset: experience in the delivery of virtual or telerehabilitation interventions, experience with trauma informed care.
• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta is required.
• Certifications in diagnostic imaging and vestibular and concussion management are an asset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and EMR systems (MedAccess, CHR).
• A clear Criminal Background check with Vulnerable Sector check is required.
• A current Health Care Provider CPR certificate (BLS Provider from the Heart & Stroke Foundation) is required.

Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• employer-paid premiums for health and dental benefits
• health spending/wellness account
• eligibility to contribute to group RRSP plan and receive employer match
• flexible working options
• generous vacation and personal time off allowances
• education days
• professional development opportunities