Your Opportunity:
Embark on a fulfilling career as a Physiotherapist I at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, where your expertise will make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and families. Situated in the picturesque city of Fort Saskatchewan, also known locally as Fort Sask, you’ll enjoy a balance between a peaceful, small-town lifestyle and the convenience of a short commute to the capital city. Nestled along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, the area offers numerous outdoor activities, cultural events, and local amenities, making it an ideal place to live and work. Fort Sask is a tight-knit community where the hospital plays a central role; so, your work will have a direct, positive impact on the health and well-being of local residents, providing a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment!

At the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, you'll be part of a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care. Our hospital is a hub for innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility that supports professional growth and excellence in patient care. This role provides a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in therapeutic interventions, engage in interdisciplinary teamwork, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. You'll play a pivotal role in helping clients achieve optimal physical function and independence, supported by a collaborative team and advanced resources. Come join a team of passionate healthcare workers, while being backed by a supportive employer, with endless opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive!

Description:
As the Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence in development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness and functional decline. You will provide intervention (i.e. prevention, triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, fostering resourcefulness, case management, referral and transition support to individuals, groups, populations and communities.

You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. The PT collaborates with patient(s) and families in determining, implementing and evaluating appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.