Physiotherapist Clinical Lead

VHA Home HealthCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension plan

Mentorship and peer support

Career development opportunities

Education and professional development

Job summary

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is seeking a Physiotherapist Clinical Lead to support our team in North York and the York region in Southern Ontario. The role involves providing physiotherapy consultation, assessment and planned interventions across diverse client groups, within a quality-improvement framework.

You will mentor new grads and service providers, promote best practices, and ensure professional standards of the Ontario College of Physiotherapists are upheld.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Physiotherapy from a recognized school of physiotherapy.
• Excellent consultation and teaching skills, and uses an evidence base in practice.
• Knowledge of community care requirements and resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients using interviews and standardized assessment techniques.
• Provide interventions based on assessments and client care plan.
• Ensure services are best practice and evidence-based, with outcomes measured.
• Attend client meetings to report findings and discuss plans.
• Coordinate care through ongoing communication with the client’s team.
• Document assessment findings, treatment plans and progress.
• Prepare statistical records as required by VHA and health authorities.

Education

Physiotherapy degree (Baccalaureate or Masters)

Job description

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” View more comments from our clients and their family members.

Pay Range Estimated annual earning potential: $80,000-$130,000 Actual earnings may vary based on availability and service volumes

Physiotherapist Clinical Lead

VHA’s Physiotherapist is responsible for providing physiotherapy consultation, assessment and planned interventions for diverse client groups across Southern Ontario and the Capital region, referred through VHA Rehab Solutions and Champlain Rehab Solutions. The physiotherapist will work within a continuous quality improvement framework that reflects VHA’s vision and mission of services. To promote and maintain good public relations with clients, customers and VHA staff, volunteers and associates. We are seeking a: Physiotherapist Clinical Lead to support our team in North York and York region Among other roles, you will provide advice, consultation and expertise related to the Physiotherapy Profession. You will provide joint visits with Service Providers to give input for performance reviews and to support Service Providers who face clinically challenging situations. You will provide clinical orientation for new Service Providers or those changing clinical areas, and mentor groups for new grads or those new to the community setting. You will identify, promote, and participate in best practice initiatives reflective of the requirements of the evolving health care system. You will also meet regularly with the Supervisor, Rehab Best Practice. You will act as a resource in the implementation and interpretation of discipline-specific professional standards of practice, contribute to the development of standards of practice, clinical policies and procedures relevant to the profession.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Assesses clients using interviews, standardized and informal assessment techniques in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA.
• Implements client interventions based on assessment information, client input and in conjunction with the client’s integrated care plan.
• Ensures that services provided are best practice, evidence-based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measured.
• Attends client related meetings to report on assessment findings and discuss plans for intervention, progress reports and discharge as required.
• Ensures coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client’s team regarding plans and schedules for interventions.
• Documents all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source and the organization.
• Prepare statistical records of client care and related activities as required by VHA, the Ministry of Health and other agencies.
• Adheres to the code of ethics of the profession, in maintaining standards of practice for the profession as defined by the Ontario College of Physiotherapists.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients using interviews, standardized and informal assessment techniques in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA.
• Implements client interventions based on assessment information, client input and in conjunction with the client’s integrated care plan.
• Ensures that services provided are best practice, evidence-based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measured.
• Attends client related meetings to report on assessment findings and discuss plans for intervention, progress reports and discharge as required.
• Ensures coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client’s team regarding plans and schedules for interventions.
• Documents all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source and the organization.
• Prepare statistical records of client care and related activities as required by VHA, the Ministry of Health and other agencies.
• Adheres to the code of ethics of the profession, in maintaining standards of practice for the profession as defined by the Ontario College of Physiotherapists.

Required Qualifications

• Baccalaureate or Masters degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized school of physiotherapy.
• Registered, in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of 4 years clinical experience, preferably in the community.
• Specialized courses to support areas of clinical expertise.
• Clinical expertise to provide a variety of physiotherapy interventions.
• Knowledge of community care requirements and resources available.
• Excellent consultation and teaching skills, and utilizes an evidence base to clinical practice.
• Familiar with the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measures to support clinical interventions.

Benefits and pension plan

• benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

Our values

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care. “VHA’s team is full of amazing people who are compassionate and committed to supporting one another and to making care better for our clients and families.” – Kathryn Nichol, President and CEO, VHA Home HealthCare (VHA)

VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community since 1925. As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we support seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible. With close to 3,000 staff and service providers – including personal support workers, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, home support workers and office support staff – we provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients in their home and the community.

Work environment

We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario and our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client-centered care, well-connected health care teams, and continual improvement. Our people are as diverse as the clients and communities we support and we value your unique talents. So, if you’re passionate about serving others and making a difference, you belong at VHA. A Life-Changing Opportunity Providing better care to our clients and their families is what fuels us. And today we’re at the forefront. Through our community partnerships, innovation initiatives, and a focus on research and transformation, we are making an impact like never before.

To support you and your goals, there are a range of full-time, part-time and casual positions at VHA with varying schedules to meet our clients’ needs and your own. We also try to give you an interesting mix of new and repeat clients so you can build relationships and enjoy variety. We know that our team members can provide their best care when their own needs are being met. Together, we are reimagining the future of health care. Reimagine your career with VHA.

Internationally educated healthcare professionals have long been an important part of VHA’s workforce – hear from some of our staff and service providers about their experience.

At VHA, we offer you opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people. We offer: The opportunity to join a leading charitable organization you can be proud of with over 95 years of experience providing high quality care. A stimulating, diverse, client and family-focused work environment with a variety of full-time and part time positions. We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning, competitive compensation and paid orientation, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program, and more. Eligible staff are also entitled to a pension plan and comprehensive benefits package. Best of all, we foster a supportive, and respectful team environment where we all thrive.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.