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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