Work schedule
Job type: Full-time, Permanent employment
Timings: Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Overtime
Start Date: Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Other benefits
Vacancies: 1
Paid Vacation: 4.6% weeks of paid vacation
Vacation Time: 2 weeks/ year
Relocation cost: Not provided
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
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
Neurology
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Sports therapy
Orthopedics
Chronic care therapy
Manipulative therapy
Private practice
Responsibilities
Tasks
1. Assess clients’ physical abilities through evaluative procedures such as functional ability tests and make a physiotherapy diagnosis
2. Establish treatment goals with patients based on diagnoses
3.Develop and implement physiotherapy treatment plans including therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage, education, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and other modalities
4.Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly
5.Provide advice on exercise and strategies to implement at home to enhance and or maintain treatment
6.Communicate with referring physician and other health care professionals regarding clients’ problems, needs and progress
7.Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals
8.Develop and implement health promotion programs for clients, staff and the community
9.May conduct research in physiotherapy
10.Provide consulting or education services as required.
Credentials
Certificates, licenses, 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
Hand-eye coordination
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Fast-paced environment
Walking
Attention to detail
Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Punctuality
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Benefits: Paid Holidays & Vacations, Free Parking available