Physical Therapist

 

The File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council is a non-profit organization that provides a range of programs and services to 11 First Nations throughout Southern Saskatchewan within the Treaty Four Territory.  The position is based at the All Nations Healing Hospital, located in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK.

Reporting to the Director of Programs and Community Health Services or designate, this individual will work in the newly developed rehabilitation program within the All Nations’ Healing Hospital and the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Health Services. The physical therapist will work as part of the rehabilitation team and greater multidisciplinary team to provide holistic therapy services in diverse settings including inpatient unit, outpatient, and community, within a culturally responsive client directed care model.

The physical therapist will work to full scope of practice and will be accountable for all aspects of physical therapy care, ensuring best practice standards in provision of client care. Working with clients of all ages the physical therapist will conduct physical assessments, develop, and initiate treatment plans, evaluate progress and success of treatments, and maintain client records and statistics.  The physical therapist will provide consultation to clinical and medical staff and the greater multidisciplinary team.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists
• Current BLS certification

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assist and develop policies and procedures according to best practices
• Demonstrate responsible decision making through applicable knowledge, critical thinking, and sound clinical, ethical, and legal practice.
• Mentorship of students completing clinical placement
• Ability to organize workload demands
• Knowledge, understanding, and cultural sensitivity working with First Nations.

 

Hours of Work:           Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (7.5 hrs./day)

Rate of Pay:                 Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits:                      Competitive health benefits and pension plan

Closing Date:               Open Until a Suitable Candidate is Found

 

All interested individuals should forward a cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the requirements of this position, a current resume, copy of Degree, certification, and three references to:

 

Human Resources

FHQTC Health Services

P.O. Box 300

Fort Qu’Appelle, SK. S0G 1S0

Fax:  306-332-3790    E-mail: hr.anhh@fhqtc.com

 

We thank all applicants for applying.  Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.