Physiotherapist

The Return to Work program at Lifemark Sunridge is looking for two physiotherapists to join our team!

The RTW program offers stability and team based work, with compensation that is competitive with industry standards.

The Lifemark RTW program provides interdisciplinary care for injured workers, in preparation for return to work. Clients are referred from WCB following workplace musculoskeletal injuries (e.

g., sprains / strains, tendonitis, fractures, dislocations, etc.).

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, with a goal of improving function, managing symptoms, and reducing the impact of workplace injury on clients’ lives.

The physiotherapist position requires working closely with an interdisciplinary team, including psychologists, occupational therapists, kinesiologist, and physicians.

There is also plenty of opportunities to collaborate with other physiotherapists.

The successful candidate will also have potential for growth into specialty services including treatment for Brain Injury, Traumatic Psychological Injuries, etc.

Location : 2121 29th Street NE, Calgary, AB

Schedule : Monday - Friday, either 7 : 30am - 4pm or 8am to 4 : 30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Mandatory requirements : Registration (member in good standing) with the provincial College of Physiotherapists

Your Day-to-Day :

• Assessing musculoskeletal injuries including, but not limited to, strains, sprains, fractures, dislocations, muscle weakness, and limited range of motion
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary team to create and implement individualized treatment plans based on analysis and clinical reasoning
• Utilizing e-charting software to document treatment sessions and recommendations
• Communicating with external stakeholders and client referral sources
• Managing caseload in a fast-paced environment

Benefits of Employment :

• Wages that are competitive with industry standards
• Ability to regularly collaborate with a team of skilled physiotherapists
• Ability to access a generous financial allotment for training and continuing education
• Working within an interdisciplinary team treating complex cases
• Using evidence-based methods to meet clear treatment objectives (e.g., increasing ADLs, work reintegration, decreasing symptom burden, increasing functional abilities etc.)
• Gaining experience collaborating with key community stakeholders
• Opportunities for program development, education, research, leadership and growth
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and health & dental benefits for individuals and families

What You Bring to the Team :

• Registration (member in good standing) with the provincial College of Physiotherapists
• 1-2 + years’ experience treating clients in an outpatient setting (strong asset)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Demonstrated commitment to post-graduate professional development

Why Lifemark : We live our values in everything thing we do - striving for simplicity, doing the right thing, being inclusive and welcoming, and having fun!

We go the extra kilometer by offering our employees :

• Competitive salary with benefits package
• Annual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunities
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
• Virtual Care platform and E-charting software
• Pathways for clinical leadership
• National Partner of Special Olympics Canada
• GoodLife Fitness discount

Interested in learning more? Visit our website for more information.

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