Physiotherapist – Allied Health #581-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time Physiotherapist to assess patients, plan and implement individualized treatment programs to maintain or restore physical function and relieve pain. Current assignment is Paediatrics with occasional coverage of other units.

The role requires Ontario registration, a University degree in Physiotherapy, and strong interprofessional collaboration. A 7-day rotation and multi-site coverage may be required, with a wage rate of $42.51–$59.29

Qualifications

• Required University degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario or eligibility.
• Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication with patients, families and team members.
• Evidence-based Physiotherapy practice with outcome measures.
• Experience with adult surgical and medical populations and ICU.
• Knowledge of Teach Back and adult learning principles.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; sound judgment and initiative.
• Ability to use Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Available for a 7-day rotation and multi-site coverage as required.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records.
• Advocates for Brightshores’ values and patient safety knowledge and attitudes.
• Commitment to inclusive, respectful, culturally safe workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan and carry out individually designed treatment programs.
• Maintain, improve or restore physical functioning and alleviate pain.
• Provide occasional coverage of other units as needed.

Skills

Professional judgment

Interpersonal communication

Evidence-based practice

Adult learning principles

Multi-site coverage

Organizational skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

University degree in Physiotherapy

Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

POSITION TITLE: PHYSIOTHERAPIST

DEPARTMENT: ALLIED HEALTH

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - HPD

STATUS: PART-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $42.51 - $59.29

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager of Allied Health, the Physiotherapist assesses patients, plans and carries out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical deconditioning in patients. Current work assignment is Paediatrics in Owen Sound, with occasional coverage of other units.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Required

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario or eligibility
• Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
• Competence in the practice of evidence-based Physiotherapy and inter professional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures.
• Experience with adult surgical and medical populations and ICU.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing Teach Back and other Principles of Adult Learning.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, analytical thinking and initiative
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Available for a 7-day rotation and ability to provide multi-site coverage as required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment