Physiotherapist

Baycrest; Old Toronto; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate and skilled Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. In this casual role, you will provide vital physiotherapy services to various patient populations, including geriatric and neurological patients. Your expertise will contribute to developing patient care plans and ensuring optimal recovery and independence. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with an inter-professional team, enhancing your professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensure in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required.
• Experience with geriatric populations and clinical instruction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and treatment for complex geriatric and neurological populations.
• Mentor physiotherapy students and collaborate with inter-professional teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Clinical Instruction

Education

Licensure with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Tools

Meditech

MDS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baycrest Hospital Physiotherapy Services has an opportunity for a

PHYSIOTHERAPIST, CASUAL

OPSEU583 Wage Rate: $40.36 - $56.30

This role will provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment services to the Complex Continuing Care unit, Slow Stream Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation High-Tolerance areas, Behavioral Neurology, and Ambulatory Services - Day Treatment Centre/ICCT. The physiotherapist will work as an integral part of an inter-professional team to help patients attain maximum physical and functional goals to support return to living in the community as independently as possible. Reporting directly to the Manager & Interprofessional Practice Chief- Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation, the physiotherapist will also communicate and collaborate with Clinical Unit Managers to facilitate optimum patient care delivery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Conducts clinical assessments, care planning, treatment interventions, and discharge planning for a mix of complex geriatric, neurological, and musculoskeletal populations.
2. Participates actively in the teaching and mentoring of physiotherapy and physiotherapy assistant students.
3. Supports a systematic, evidence-based approach to client-centred care, program development and evaluation, and professional practice, in close collaboration with inter-professional team members, volunteers, and the physiotherapy clinical team.
4. Assigns the patient plan of care, and provides direction, supervision & monitoring of physiotherapy assistants.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

1. Licensure in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
2. Membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is an asset.
3. Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred.
4. Experience in providing clinical instruction and teaching to physiotherapy students is an asset.
5. Previous experience and/or interest in developing evidence-based programs is an asset.
6. Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
7. Proficient computer skills – Meditech, MDS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.

Tracking Code: 6919

Total Compensation

• Opportunity to Enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (“HOOPP”).
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

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Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961. All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.