Job Id: 8661

Whitecourt, Hinton & New Edson Physical Therapy

canadajobs579@gmail.com

Whitecourt

Alberta

Full Time

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent  

Timings: Day, Evening, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Morning

Start Date: Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Other benefits

Rate: $44.00 hourly

Number of hours per week: 30 to 40 hours per week

Vacancies: 1 

Company Profile: Whitecourt Physical Therapy, since 2006, has been providing safe and effective physiotherapy services to those in need, serving the Whitecourt, Hinton, Edson, Fox Creek and the surrounding communities. Through the study and application of recorded medical procedures, including the latest, most up to date advancements and techniques in physiotherapy, Whitecourt Physical Therapy continues to be a wellspring of hope for those making their way back from serious injury or major surgery. 

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Physical therapy/therapist

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

 Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Neurology
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Sports therapy
• Orthopedics
• Chronic care therapy center
• Geriatrics
• Manipulative therapy
• Private practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• Assess patients’ physical abilities
• Examine the patient
• Make decisions on tests and procedures
• Supervise technical and support staff
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Confer with other health professionals
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available