Physical Therapist Degree Senior

Position #: 9014250
Expected Start Date: October 13, 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 – Degree - Senior will act as the clinical leader for the Saskatchewan Surgical Pathways. The incumbent will provide support and direction to the physical therapist(s) - degree, as well as participating in the assessment, treatment, education and evaluation for Spinal Patients and Orthopedic Patients in an outpatient setting. The Physical Therapist – Degree - Senior will work closely and collaboratively with the referring Primary Care Practitioner, Orthopedic Surgeons, and Spine Surgeons to ensure continuity and high-quality care.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience

• Two (2) years experience in assessment and treatment of Spinal Patients
• Two (2) years’ exp in assessment and treatment of Spinal or Orthopedic patients

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy

Other Education and Training

• Current CPR Level C
• Level 3 Cert. in Advances Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the Four Patterns of Low Back Pain
• Flexible and adaptive approach to treatment of complex orthopedic patients
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to integrate ideas into a team treatment approach
• Ability to initiate and exercise critical thinking and decision-making
• Ability to employ biopsychosocial approach in provisional care to patients
• Flexible and adaptive approach to treatment of complex spinal patients
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and other health professionals
• Good working knowledge of the continuum of Spinal Care
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of the mechanisms of osteoarthritis and evidence-based treatments
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
• Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required
• ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, families.

Other Information

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