Physiotherapist

Quinte Health; Belleville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their team. The successful candidate will assess patients, establish treatment plans, and work in various clinical settings including surgical care and critical care. Ideal candidates should have a valid registration certificate and experience in direct patient care. This role involves significant patient contact and collaborative work with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing or eligible for registration.
• Minimum of 200 hours in direct patient care for neurological/orthopaedic conditions.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and determine treatment suitability.
• Establish and modify treatment goals and plans.
• Educate patients and significant others on self-management.
• Maintain written records and statistics for all patients.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic exercises

Communication with healthcare team

Physical demands adaptation

Education

Certificate of Registration from College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Job description

Explore Exciting Opportunities in Physiotherapy at Quinte Health

Are you a dedicated physiotherapist looking to take your career to new heights? At Quinte Health, we offer a wide range of opportunities that will not only broaden your skill set but also make a real impact on the lives of our patients.

Join our dynamic team and gain invaluable experience in various clinical settings, including:

• Surgical Care: Immerse yourself in the world of surgical care by working in our inpatient surgery. Your skills will play a vital role in the recovery of our patients.
• Critical Care: Contribute to the critical care areas of our ICU and emergency department programs. Participate in early mobilization efforts for admitted patients, making a significant difference in their rehabilitation journey.
• Acute Medicine: Work on our med-surg units, Quinte 5 and 6, and gain expertise in acute stroke/neuro care on our integrated stroke unit. Be at the forefront of treating patients with various medical conditions.
• Post Acute Care: Explore a plethora of post-acute opportunities, including our intensive rehab program on Sills 3, slow-stream rehab on the complex continuing care floor on Sills 4, and our restorative care program at our offsite Transitional Care Unit. Make a lasting impact on the recovery and well-being of our residents.

Required

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing, or eligible for registration from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 200 hours working in direct PT patient care situations with neurological and/or orthopaedic conditions within the last 12 months (may include student placement hours).
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis available to review)

Duties

• Assess referred patients, including suitability for physiotherapy treatment and potential benefits of physiotherapy.
• Establish goals of treatment and a treatment plan based on the assessment and taking into consideration the goals of the patient and referring physician.
• Carry out and modify the physiotherapy program including therapeutic exercises and physical/electrical modalities.
• Educate the patient and/or the patient’s significant others with respect to the nature of their condition, self-management, including home exercises and prevention.
• Communicate pertinent details of physiotherapy treatment with other members of the health care team.
• Participate in case conferences, medical record reviews and patient rounds for in-patient services.
• Maintain appropriate written records and statistics for all patients.
• Liaise with community agencies and other related caregivers on patient-specific matters.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Provide functional supervision to support staff, i.e. PTA/OTA and Physiotherapy students on clinical placements
• Other duties as assigned.

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates.