Physiotherapist #075-25

Ontario Health atHome; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Timmins is seeking a skilled Physiotherapist to deliver physiotherapy services aimed at improving patients' functional independence. This full-time role involves assessing patients, developing tailored treatment plans, and implementing programs to facilitate recovery. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Competitive compensation, including a wage of $43.23 to $50.00 per hour, is offered along with benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive compensation packages

Defined benefit pension plan

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is mandatory.
• Experience in community health care is necessary.
• Knowledge of healthcare legislation and standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to improve patients' functional independence.
• Conduct assessments to determine impact of conditions on patients' abilities.
• Develop treatment programs based on assessments and adjust as needed.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Effective listening and observation skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of physiotherapy services

Ability to prioritize professional duties

Education

Registered Physiotherapist in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel)

Job description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you a registered Physiotherapist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Physiotherapist (Status: Permanent, Full-Time; Location: Timmins; Start date: Immediately), you provide physiotherapy services to Ontario Health atHome patients to reduce, eliminate, or prevent physical disabilities/impairments and improve the patient’s functional independence and safety in their respective environment.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• Respond to patient referrals from Care Coordinators to properly administer physiotherapy services.
• Assess patient's physical abilities to determine the impact of the patient’s condition on their ability to function in their environment.
• Analyze, interpret, develop, and implement treatment programs based on assessment results.
• Oversee patients progress and adjust treatment programs when needed, to ensure therapy goals are met.
• Assign physiotherapy programming to a rehabilitation assistant based on patient needs and supervise according to professional standards.
• Educate and train patients, their families, caregivers, and/or SDMs, on how to progress with the treatment plan.
• Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations if needed.
• Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
• Accurately document and chart patients’ assessment results, goals, treatment plans, and interventions.

What must you have?

• Registered Physiotherapist in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• In-depth knowledge of physiotherapy services and other community resources.
• Good understanding of the roles of health care professionals.
• Relevant physiotherapy experience in a community/health care environment.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of physiotherapy tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology.
• Knowledge of funding agencies related to the physiotherapy recommendations.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by CPO.
• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, Care Coordinators, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations and service providers.
• Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including reports, letters, meetings, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel).
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics.
• Case management experience or recent related community experience.
• Ability to speak French or another second language.

What do we offer?

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits.
• Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
• Valuable development opportunities.
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan.

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by visiting and applying through the organization website at: Careers | Ontario Health atHome