Physical Therapy Aide

This competition is restricted to internal applicants of the University of Alberta. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 18 months and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page .

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic

Located in the Kaye Edmonton Clinic and falling under the self-funded umbrella of Campus Services, the University of Alberta's Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic (GSSMC) is a multi-faceted facility that serves the needs of active individuals, whether you're a recreational player, a varsity athlete, or you love to exercise and stay active. The clinic consists of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, kinesiologists, massage therapists and orthotists who specialize in assessing, diagnosing, treating and rehabilitating musculoskeletal, sports and exercise-related concerns.

Position 

This position reports directly to the Team Leads of the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic. The individual plays an active role in creating a safe, efficient, and effective practice environment for the clinic's patients, physical therapists, massage therapists and student learners. This individual will be involved in both direct and indirect patient care. The individual will demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, strong organizational and time management skills and effective communication skill, both verbal and written. The individual will demonstrate skills regarding appropriate patient care, patient positioning, and use of mobility aides, treatment modalities, and exercise prescriptions. The individual will be directed the physical therapists they are assigned to support. This assignment may change during the day and on a day-to-day basis.

Duties 

• Coordinates the flow of patients from the reception area to the physical therapist's treatment area.
• Ensures the workspace is cleaned and stocked between patients.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned per recommended guidelines.
• May copy information for patients as directed by the physiotherapist.
• Ensures all equipment and supplies are returned to appropriate space when no longer in use.
• Retrieves patient-specific information from NetCare and EMR for the physiotherapist as required for care and in accordance with privacy legislation and HIA.
• Orders supplies, braces, splints, and equipment as needed to keep an inventory in the clinic store, The Next Step.
• May schedule follow-up appointments for the patient in the EMR.
• Process patient payments and direct billing requests.
• Fits patient with brace/splint aide as requested by the clinician.
• Teaches crutch or cane walking to patient.
• Implements therapeutic interventions as directed by the physical therapist, including thermal, electrical and mechanical modalities.
• Under the direction of the physical therapist, provides teaching of therapeutic exercises, reinforces the physical therapist's explanation and provides verbal instructions and demonstration to assist the patient in understanding the treatment plan.
• Calibrate equipment and perform the biomechanical testing of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Physical Therapy Assistant Program Diploma/Certificate.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts between the hours of 06:30-20:00, and occasional Saturdays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience in a physical therapy clinic or in hospital setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiar with use of EMR system.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.