Clinical physiotherapist

Downtown Physiotherapy in Slave Lake, AB is inviting applications for the position of Clinical physiotherapist. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time. Work schedule: Morning, Day, Evening.

Job Description

• The candidate must administer evaluative tests.
• The candidate must assess patients’ physical abilities.
• The candidate must examine patients.
• The candidate must make decisions on tests and procedures.
• The candidate must plan physiotherapy programs.
• The candidate must select appropriate exercises, apparatus, and manipulations.
• The candidate must maintain clinical and progress reports.
• The candidate must teach and/or supervise exercises to patients.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in neurology to assist in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions.
• The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.
• The candidate should work in sports therapy prevention and management of injuries resulting from sports and exercise participation at all ages and all levels of ability.
• The candidate should work in orthopedics and specialize in the musculoskeletal system - the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles essential to movement and everyday life.
• The candidate must work in geriatrics to provide care and support to elderly patients, assist with daily activities, and promote their health, safety, and wellbeing.
• The candidate should practise manipulative therapy and apply gentle pressure to manipulate the muscles, soft tissues and joints.
• The candidate must work in a private practice.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The candidate should receive on-site housing options, referring to the housing options provided by educational institutions.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

sldowntownphysio@gmail.com

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?