Specialism: HEALTH WORKER

Address:  5035 INNOVATION DR 
                  Kanata, ON K2K 0L5

Timings:  Evening, Flexible Hours, Morning, Overtime

Pay:  42.00  hourly

No. of hours per week: 32 to 40

Type of Employment:  Permanent Employment, Full Time

No. of vacancies:  1 Job

Start Date:  Starts as soon as possible

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Bachelor's degree:  Physical therapy/therapist

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

Assess patients' physical abilities

Supervise technical and support staff

Administer evaluative tests and procedures

Hire and train 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding

Hand-eye co-ordination

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

Other benefits

Parking available

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