Physical Therapist Degree Senior

Position # : 9009593

Expected Start Date: TBD - Open Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Regina Centre Crossing

City/Town: Regina

Department: Breast Health Centre - Regina

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.54

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Physical Therapist - Degree Senior $43.402 to $53.195

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of the Breast Health Centre (BHC) and Surgical Pathways, the Senior Physical Therapist is responsible for the planning, development, organization and delivery of therapy services within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team. The Senior Therapist provides training, coaching, mentoring and guidance to staff therapists and other team members. The BHC will provide a co-location of services specifically supporting individuals with suspected or confirmed breast cancer with interventional and diagnostic mammography and ultrasound, consultation with surgeons, patient education, rehabilitation, support, and navigation. The role includes the assessment and treatment of individuals with breast and non-breast cancer-related lymphedema, as well as those at risk of developing lymphedema following cancer treatment. Services may include prospective surveillance, early identification and intervention, complete decongestive therapy, compression therapy and garment recommendations, therapeutic exercise, symptom management, patient education and support for long-term self-management.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Three (3) years related experience

Education

• Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)

Licenses

• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)

Other Education and Training

• Degree in Physical Therapy recognized by Cdn Physiotherapy Association
• Current CPR Level C

Competencies

• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health professionals
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge in the continuum of spinal care
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
• Ability to be innovative and creative
• Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
• Ability to plan/organize/coordinate with other multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking

Other Information

• Registered/eligible for membership with Canadian Physical Therapy Association
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)
• Please Provide a cover letter and resume
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• HSAS seniority in the SHA will be considered under the selection criteria
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized