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Job Title: Physiotherapist
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: LG LTC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Program: Long Term Care
Days; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Long Term Care AP
Wage Schedule: $40.360 - $56.300 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500002240
This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 31 July 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 8 August 2025.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the Physiotherapist will work closely with residents to help improve their activities of daily living at the multi-disciplinary home team at the Lakeridge Gardens 320 bed long term care home built on the Ajax-Pickering hospital site in the delivery of excellent care for residents.
Having opened to residents in March 2022, this new home is part of the government's plan to improve long-term care delivery and capacity in Ontario and in the Durham Region. This state-of-the-art long-term care home sets a new bar for seniors' care, with dining and outdoor space on every floor, a large courtyard, onsite diabetes care and other important innovative features.
Just as Lakeridge Health is a beacon in the Durham community, the new long-term care home will be integral to managing and delivering on the needs and expectations of seniors in the Durham community and Ontario.
The Physiotherapist Is Responsible For
- Overseeing and participating in the delivery of quality Physiotherapy services to residents
- Collaborating with the care team to conduct resident assessments upon admission and developing individualized treatment plans, as well as monitoring resident progress and evaluating and adjusting care plans as needed
- Communicating treatment plans and goals with the care team, including providing direction and guidance to the OT/PT Assistants
- Documenting resident care plans and progress notes, and keeping accurate records
- Providing effective leadership and expertise by researching and keeping up to date on current Physiotherapy trends, standards, and techniques
- Working in current standards of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and all other relevant by-laws, legislation, acts and regulations
Qualifications
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a licensed Physiotherapist in a Long-Term Care facility is preferred
- ADP authorization is preferred
- Proven ability to plan and recommend continues self-care programs for residents
- Proven ability to lift, turn, and transfer residents manually and with mechanical aids
- Demonstrated experience in the treatment of residents with multiple physical impairments and a variety of chronic diseases
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, prioritization, problem-solving and case management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
- Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 6 months
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area
Conditions Of Employment
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
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