Senior Physical Therapist - Saskatchewan Health Authority, La Ronge

Role Overview

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a dedicated Senior Physical Therapist to join their team at the La Ronge Health Centre. This vital role focuses on providing comprehensive physical therapy services to patients in La Ronge, Saskatchewan, ensuring high-quality, client-centred care within a dynamic healthcare environment. As a key member of the health team, you will contribute significantly to the well-being of the community.

Reporting directly to the Manager, the Senior Physical Therapist is accountable for the full scope of physical therapy service delivery. This includes planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all aspects of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position primarily focuses on either inpatient or outpatient services, with the flexibility to cover both as needed.

Your Impact

As a Senior Physical Therapist, your expertise will be crucial in delivering exceptional care and shaping the future of physical therapy services in La Ronge. You will be instrumental in ensuring patients receive comprehensive, client-centred care, directly impacting their recovery and quality of life. Your leadership will also extend to fostering professional growth within the team.

• Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the delivery of physical therapy services.
• Ensuring patients/clients receive comprehensive client-centred care.
• Providing training, coaching, mentoring, and guidance to staff therapists, other team members, and students.

Who We're Looking For

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is looking for an experienced and compassionate individual with advanced clinical and leadership skills to excel in this senior physical therapist role. You will be a vital part of a multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to improving health and well-being for everyone in Saskatchewan.

Experience:

• 2 years experience with clinical assessment and intervention services

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree

Licenses:

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)

Other Education and Training:

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies:

• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Leadership skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Listening skills

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Compensation and Perks

This casual Senior Physical Therapist position offers a competitive salary within the Pay Band Physical Therapist - Degree Senior range of $43.402 to $53.195 per hour. Successful candidates may also be eligible for recruitment and/or retention incentives. The Saskatchewan Health Authority is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce, working in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.

Please note that this is a casual position with no guaranteed hours. Preference will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement.