Physiotherapist, Casual

Clearpoint Health Network, is Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centers across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Canadian Surgery Solutions (CSS) a division of Clearpoint Health Network is hiring casual physiotherapists.

Position Summary:

The physiotherapist will provide direct patient care for the assessment, planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs. The physiotherapist will act in accordance to CPTA standards and scope of practice. Duties will include daily treatment for extended stay orthopaedic patients and team assessments with physicians/surgeons. The physiotherapist must be able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate assessments and subsequent treatment for extended stay patients.
• Work with patient to identify the need for (and organizing the provision of) aids such as crutches/walkers, raised toilet seats etc.
• Provide exercise sessions for patients and ensure their appropriateness for discharge
• Assess educational needs of patient, family and staff by acting as a clinical resource person.
• Responsible for own personal growth and ongoing education related to providing appropriate and current patient care.

Professional:

• Identifies own strengths and limitations related to physiotherapy performance and sets goals and objectives to improve performance (with supervisors).
• Participates as a team member in staff meetings, committees, etc.

Qualifications:

Formal Education:

• Graduate of a recognized physiotherapy program (BScPT).
• Current registration to practice physiotherapy in Alberta (CPTA).

Experience:

• Experience as a physiotherapist in an orthopaedic setting or willingness to learn

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Will work with other physiotherapists and independently
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Possesses flexibility, reliability, initiative, and sound judgement.

Company Profile

Clearpoint Health Network Inc. is Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, provincial and regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

Clearpoint Health Network will only contact those candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your application. By submitting your resume, you agree to Clearpoint Health Network sharing your information with representatives of the organization responsible for the hiring process. Clearpoint Health Network will keep your resume on file and protect your personal information in accordance with governing privacy legislation.

Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.