PHYSICAL THERAPIST DEGREE

Location

Estevan, SK | Canada

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Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Manager of Therapies or his/her designate, the Physical Therapist is an integral member of the team. As a primary health care provider, the Physical Therapist works independently for major portions of time with minimal supervision. The Physical Therapist is a member of a professional health discipline whose education and knowledge qualify him/her to make decisions and accept responsibility for clinical physical therapy client care (evaluation - or assessment, intervention, education, consultation). The Physical Therapist is accountable for all aspects of the physical therapy care they provide to clients, ensuring that service is consistent with the Mission Statement, philosophy, goals and objectives of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The Physical Therapist participates in an interdisciplinary team approach that ensures practice standards are compliant with standards established by the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

• Ability to assist and develop policies and procedures according to best practices
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
• Ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of professional conduct and judgement and ethical behaviour in the provision of counselling services and other areas of practice
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding client care
• Ability to organize work load demands
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Committed to own professional growth and development
• Demonstrate responsible decision making through the application of knowledge, critical thinking and sound clinical, legal and ethical practice
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills utilizing sensitivity and courtesy when dealing with patients, staff and physicians
• Problem solving skills
• Time management skills
• Understanding of quality improvement theory and methodologies

• Field Hours
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: March 20, 2024
Expected Up To Date: August 29, 2024
FTE: 0.25

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