Physiotherapist

Power Staffing Solutions; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Physiotherapist to join their interdisciplinary team in Ontario. This role is crucial for providing quality assessments, interventions, and education to patients in an in-patient medical/surgical unit, focusing on rehabilitation and overall functionality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Strong assessment and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date patient records.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Physiotherapist

The Physiotherapist plays a vital role within the interdisciplinary healthcare team, primarily supporting patients in an in-patient medical/surgical unit. This role involves providing assessment, intervention, consultation, and education to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals and improve overall function.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients, including medical history, test results, and rehabilitation objectives.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address physical impairments and enhance strength, mobility, and overall function.
• Determine appropriate treatment techniques and assistive devices; re-evaluate progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families on therapeutic exercises, injury prevention strategies, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and external partners to ensure proper physiotherapy follow-up, access to equipment, and continuity of care through home exercise programs.
• Maintain detailed and up-to-date patient records, tracking progress and treatment outcomes.
• Actively participate in wellness and rehabilitation-focused initiatives.

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) is preferred.
• Additional certifications or continuing education in specialized areas of physiotherapy are considered an asset.
• Post-graduate training in manual therapy or Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) is an asset.

Required Qualifications

• Strong assessment and evaluation skills, with the ability to create and communicate effective treatment plans.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, especially in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Professional demeanor and compassionate approach when working with patients and their families.
• Familiarity with technical and mechanical aspects of physiotherapy modalities and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn electronic medical record (EMR) systems.