Primary Care Physiotherapist Jobs

Ashcroft Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) has an immediate, permanent full-time Physiotherapist opening. Days of work are Monday to Friday.
What We Offer

• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Relocation Allowance
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Excellent career prospects
• Medical Service Plan
• An attractive remuneration package
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid training/education

The UPCC Physiotherapist Performs Functions Such As
Within a public health context, Physiotherapists in Urgent and Primary Care provide the expert “value-add” resource to a physician’s practice.

• Chronic disease management.
• Pelvic floor dysfunction screening.
• Assess and make recommendations for falls risk, balance, gait impairment, gross mobility impairments, stroke recovery, and return to work.
• Assess and make recommendations for Musculoskeletal conditions (including back pain, acute sprains/strains, etc), symptom management (fatigue, SOB, non-pharmacological pain management) and equipment.
• Identify risk of skin breakdown due to immobility.
• Vestibular screening and treatment.
• Assess and make recommendations for pain management, positioning and mobility.
• Resource for development of public education and community based exercise programs.
• Lifestyle modification and improved fitness.

The care team includes family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and other Allied Health professionals. The Primary Care Physiotherapist provides same-day, urgent primary care services utilizing a team-based care delivery model.
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