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Employer Job Number: GO-00648986-9
Facility: LA RONGE SITE
Job Description: The Community Physical Therapist is responsible for all aspects of Physiotherapy patient care in accordance with the Scope of Practice established by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. This position is concerned with the rehabilitation of patients of all ages.  

- Perform duties as part of the care team in communication with the Manager of Primary Health Care with an objective of maintaining and promoting the independence of patients
- Conducts patient physical assessments; develops treatment plans, evaluates progress and success of treatment; revises, recommends and develops new treatments as required
- Maintains up-to-date charts and statistics
- Acts as consultant to clinical and medical staff, communicates with physicians regarding conditions and progress of outpatients and provides in-service education to staff

Education:
-    Provincial Licensure and/or registration as a Physical Therapist
-    Eligibility for registration with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association


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Field Hours
Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.  HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-    Skills and knowledge acquired through an accredited Physical Therapy program
-    Communication, organizational, leadership and initiative skills
-    Professionalism including using sound professional judgment
-    Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary setting
-    Hold a valid Saskatchewan Drivers license
-    Willingness to travel by small aircraft or on gravel roads to provide services in other Northern communities
-    Must possess adaptability of ch
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