Role overview

Description

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 https://www.regina.ca/
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