LTC Physiotherapist - Full-Time

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare center in Ontario seeks a full-time LTC Physiotherapist to deliver comprehensive physiotherapy care. Responsibilities include assessing residents, creating personalized treatment plans, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance resident mobility and health. Candidates must hold a Master’s in Physiotherapy, be registered with CPO, and have at least one year of healthcare experience. The role demands strong communication, organizational skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
• Minimum of one year of experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessments and care for LTC residents.
• Develop personalized physiotherapy care plans.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatments accordingly.

Skills

Knowledge in evidence-based practice

Superior communication skills

Caring and compassionate interaction

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s in Physiotherapy

Job description

LTC Physiotherapist

Full-Time, Non-Union

#N / 25-40

The Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, treatment, and care for LTC residents. The role involves conducting initial assessments and regular reassessments, documenting clinical information, and developing personalized Physiotherapy care plans in collaboration with clients and their families. The incumbent monitors client progress and modifies treatments to achieve specific goals related to transfers, ambulation, strength, range of motion, balance, and functional mobility. Additionally, they actively participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including measuring outcomes, gathering satisfaction feedback, mentoring clinical physiotherapy students and supervising Physiotherapy assistants.

Key Accountabilities & Success Criteria

• Conduct Physiotherapy Assessments for all new residents admitted to LTC.
• Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation.
• Create and oversee client centred Physiotherapy care plans, establish personalized treatment goals in collaboration with the client and resident.
• Assign tasks to Physiotherapist Assistants and other support staff.
• Implement, monitor, and modify treatment to achieve or maintain client functional mobility goals.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement for the organization including measurable outcomes, satisfaction feedback, and quality improvement planning.
• Participates in reporting and documenting of LTC InterRAI LTCF requirements.
• Participates in mentoring Physiotherapy students and PTA / OTA students in accordance with CPO standards.
• Contributes to a transparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJHCG.
• Maintain or improve impaired motor and or Range of Motion function.
• Attain an optimum level of independence through treatment and use of adaptive device.
• Attain an optimum level of physical and mental function in self-care and life skills.
• Assess the resident’s needs for an appropriate physiotherapy goal, provide an appropriate program and work with SDM, resident and team in attempting to meet those goals.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Multidisciplinary team in the selection, fabrication of an appropriate adaptive device to meet the resident’s needs in ADL performance.
• Identify the resident’s limitations in Activity of Daily Living (ADL) and Restorative Care skills and work with the multidisciplinary team in developing the skills the residents require.
• Evaluate the resident for appropriate group activity programs.
• Plan the resident’s transfer or discharge in conjunction with other team members.
• Formal and or informal assessments for residents with dementia to monitor changes and ensure their safety and well‑being including mandatory program strategies and behavioural issues associated with dementia, such as agitation and aggression.
• Assessment of life skills performance and architectural barriers in the neighbourhood setting.
• Recommendations of necessary changes in the neighbourhood environment and facilitate safe independent functioning.
• Recommendations for following‑up programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Physiotherapy and registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a health care setting.
• Member in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice, with a strong emphasis on improving functional outcomes.
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills; flexible and adaptable to changing clinical demands and schedules.
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with clients and families.
• Preferred experience in delivery of Physiotherapy Services for the geriatric population, stroke, musculoskeletal, chronic obstructive lung disease and lower extremity amputee conditions groups.
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong customer service philosophy.
• Demonstrated to be self‑directed, seeking direction appropriately.

It’s a great time to help shape how health care is delivered in Ontario.