Role overview

Description

Position #: 9012644

Expected Start Date:July 28, 2026

Union:HSAS

Facility:Surgical Assessment Centre - Regina

City/Town:Regina

Department:Surgery Specialty Clinic

Type:Full-time regular

FTE:1

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, The Physical Therapist - Senior will act as the clinical leader for the Saskatchewan Spine Pathway and Saskatchewan Spine Pathway Clinic. The incumbent will provide support and direction to the staff physical therapist(s) as necessary, as well as participating in the assessment, treatment, education and evaluation for Spinal Patients.

The Physical Therapist - Degree - Senior will work closely and collaboratively with the referring Primary Care Practitioner and Spine Surgeons to ensure continuity and high-quality care.

Human Resources Exemption:No
Education

Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy

Competencies

Problem solving skills
Decision making skills

Experience

Two (2) years experience in assessment and treatment of Spinal Patients

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of the Four Patterns of Low Back Pain
Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
Ability to employ biopsychosocial approach in provisional care to patients
Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
Flexible and adaptive approach to treatment of complex spinal patients
ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, families.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
Good working knowledge of the continuum of Spinal Care
Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
Knowledge of community resources

Other Education & Training

Current CPR Level C is required
Level 3 Cert. in Advances Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy or greater is preferred

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)