Physical Therapist Degree Senior

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience relevant to the required work and clinical area as determined by the Employer
• Experience in the area of Lymphedema work is an asset.
• Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) training is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Basic - Supervisory skills
• Basic - Organizational skills
• Basic - Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Requires initiative and judgement to plan, implement and modify treatment programs according to patient and program needs.
• Requires concentration and attention for patient assessment, treatment, teaching and report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, communicate and coordinate care with other health care team members and adapt to changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and all members of the health care team.
• Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach.
• Knowledge of Acute Therapy Services.
• Familiarity with equipment requisitioning processes via SAC, SAIL, NIHB, private vendors and community services groups.
• Knowledge of determinants of well-being.
• Demonstrates value and appreciation of distinct qualities of others.
• Requires coping skills to work with patients dealing with stress, role loss and other psychosocial issues.
• Demonstrated skills in mentoring, training and clinically supervising staff, students and related disciplines.

Other Information

• CPR certification Level “C” required.
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/