NEW* Physiotherapist {OPSEU CS-26-102}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre in North Bay, Ontario, is seeking a Physiotherapist to provide assessment, treatment, education and onward referral to patients and caregivers to achieve patient-centered goals.

The successful applicant will rotate across clinical areas, supervise therapy assistants, participate in rounds and discharge planning, and uphold a culture of safety and inter-professional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent is required.
• Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers certificate required (within last 12 months).
• Two years of experience in an acute care setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, education and onward referral to patients and caregivers to achieve patient-centered goals.
• Rotations occur regularly to enhance and maintain skills.
• Supervise therapy assistants and liaise with external professionals; mentor colleagues and students as appropriate.
• Participate in inter-professional rounds, meetings, family conferences, and discharge planning.

Skills

Inter-professional collaboration

Supervision of therapy assistants

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CPR Basic (HCP)

Safety culture awareness

Bilingual English/French asset

Education

Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Job description

Department: Allied Rehab Services

The successful applicant will be assigned to a primary area but expected to assist in other clinical areas as required. Rotations occur on a regular basis to enhance and maintain skill levels. Within the organization, the physiotherapist’s main role is to provide assessment, treatment, education and onward referral to patients and their caregivers to achieve patient centered goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required
• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Two years of experience in an acute care setting is required

Skills/Abilities

• Required participation in inter-professional rounds, meetings, family conferences, and discharge planning
• Responsible for the supervision of therapy assistants, liaising with external professionals and the mentorship/supervision of colleagues and students as is appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Excellent communication skills required
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – Basic required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Authorizer with the Assistive Device Program (ADP) an asset
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER