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October 11, 2024
WCB Alberta
Edmonton
TEMPORARY & FULL TIME & OTHER
Physical Therapy Consultant
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Job Title:
Physical Therapy Consultant
Job Type:
Temporary Long Term (Fixed Term) / Full time
Job Location:
Edmonton, Alberta
Physical Therapy Consultant
Millard Health - Edmonton, Alberta
Long-Term, Full-Time
This position reports to a Service Manager and supports the Authorized Provider Network and Claimant Services. A high level of commitment is required to provide excellent client service in a very busy and demanding environment.
Your Physical Therapy Consultant responsibilities:
- Reviews requests for approval of treatment extensions of community physical therapy services as well as acupuncture services.
- Provides recommendations for the most appropriate and timely services for the client based on reported clinical findings.
- Provides advice and recommendations according to contract expectations.
- Communicates verbally or in writing to Claimant Services and authorized physical therapy providers.
- Consults with authorized and non-authorized physical therapy and/or acupuncture providers, occupational therapists and physical therapists in hospital settings, Return to Work Assessment and Program providers.
- Supports program evaluation and monitors contract compliance.
- Meets and consults with Community PT providers.
- Reviews research, physical therapy protocols, physical therapy programs and related technologies providing input for consideration by management.
Your experience and skills:
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy; a Masters Degree is desirable.
- Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta is required and membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is preferred.
- Considerable experience within physical therapy practice; experience or interest in interdisciplinary rehabilitation and the sports medicine approach to occupational rehabilitation are required.
- An understanding and knowledge of WCB policies and procedures.
- Highly respected and credible within the physical therapy community.
- To avoid potential conflict of interest, the incumbent is not an elected member of the PACA Board of Directors.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict management skills required.
- A strong team player and collaborative communication skills.
- Strong ability to problem-solve independently.
- High levels of diplomacy and negotiation skills are required.
- Excellent keyboarding skills.
Salary: Grade H5M Start Rate: $85,621.81 to Job Rate: $110,064.12 per annum in accordance with the Collective Agreement between HSAA and WCB (Millard Health)
This position is temporary for a period of up to one year with the possibility of extension or permanency.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Closing Date: October 21, 2024
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available
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