Physical Therapist Degree Senior

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Two (2) years experience in assessment and treatment of Spinal Patients
• Two (2) years’ exp in assessment and treatment of Spinal or Orthopedic patients

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy

Other Education and Training

• Current CPR Level C
• Level 3 Cert. in Advances Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy

Competencies

• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the mechanisms of osteoarthritis and evidence-based treatments
• Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
• Flexible and adaptive approach to treatment of complex orthopedic patients
• Knowledge and understanding of the Four Patterns of Low Back Pain
• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
• Flexible and adaptive approach to treatment of complex spinal patients
• Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
• Good working knowledge of the continuum of Spinal Care
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health professionals
• Ability to employ biopsychosocial approach in provisional care to patients
• ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, families.

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)