Physiotherapist ADP - Contractor

Back In Motion; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Back In Motion is seeking a Physiotherapist to provide rehabilitation services to Residents and to make equipment recommendations. You will educate staff and Families on equipment choices and safety, and help optimize seating and positioning.

The role requires Ontario licensure, VSC check, and up-to-date vaccinations. You will contribute to functional outcomes through evidence-based practice and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered physiotherapist in Ontario in good standing.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required at hire.
• Vaccinations up-to-date: influenza, MMR, DTaP, varicella, TB test.
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal and neurological practice with focus on functional outcomes.
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Caring and compassionate with Residents and Families.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and modify equipment to achieve Resident/Family goals in seating and positioning, equipment use and safety, and strategies to improve function.
• Provide in-house staff education sessions on adaptive equipment and ergonomic set-up for staff injury prevention.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Empathy

Evidence-based practice

Education

Ontario Physiotherapist license

Job description

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Summary

We require a skilled Physiotherapist to provide rehabilitation services to Residents. You will also be responsible for providing recommendations and equipment prescription for Residents including serving as a resource and educator to the Home's staff and Residents/Families regarding equipment recommendations. You can look forward to our competitive compensation package, which reflects how we value your background, experience, education, and commitment to clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and modify equipment to achieve Resident/Family goals in the areas of seating and positioning, equipment use and safety, and strategies to improve function
• Provide in-house staff education sessions on topics such as adaptive equipment and ergonomic set-up for staff injury prevention, as required

Qualifications

• Registrant in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Completion of satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire
• Up-to-date on required vaccinations, including influenza vaccine (or commitment to take anti-viral medications in case of an outbreak), MMR, DTaP, varicella, and TB skin test
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal and neurological practice, with a strong emphasis on functional outcomes
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with Residents and Families

We thank all applicants however only those who are eligible to work in Canada with the above qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a Vulnerable Sector Search in the past six (6) months.