Job Description

Position # 9006732

Expected Start Date: August 31, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Spine Pathway

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 29, 2028

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

Reporting to the Manager, The Physical Therapist Degree - Senior will act as the clinical leader for the Saskatchewan Spine Pathway and Saskatchewan Spine Pathway Clinic. The incumbent will supervise, delegate work, and provide support and direction to the physical therapist(s) – degree as necessary, as well as participating in the assessment, treatment, education and evaluation for Spinal Patients. The Physical Therapist - Senior will work closely and collaboratively with the referring Primary Care Practitioner and Spine Surgeons to ensure continuity and high-quality care. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 2 years of relevant experience

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Other Education and Training

• Current CPR Level C

Competencies

• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Decision making skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to assist clients dealing with stress, role loss, and other psych issues
• Knowledge in the continuum of spinal care
• ability to communicate effectively with staff, physicians, families.
• Ability to be flexible and willing to change
• Ability to employ biopsychosocial approach in provisional care to patients
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists (SCPT)
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.