Physiotherapist, Development and Rehabilitation

HeadHunting Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HeadHunting Inc. is seeking a Physiotherapist, Development and Rehabilitation for a global leader in pediatric health with over 400 staff and physicians dedicated to helping children and youth reach their full potential.

The role blends inpatient and outpatient work, providing assessment, intervention and consultation for cardio-respiratory, neurological and orthopaedic patients, and collaborating with doctors, families and inter-professional teams to plan and review total care.

Qualifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (Essential)
• Minimum of two years experience in paediatrics (Preferred)
• Inpatient hospital experience (Preferred)
• Advanced training in orthopaedic, neuro-developmental, cardiorespiratory and/or other specialized techniques (Preferred)
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing(Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work inter-professionally (Essential)
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English and French)(Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Work with physicians, patients, families and inter-professional teams
• Provide clinical services including assessment, intervention and consultation for in patients with cardio respiratory, neurological and orthopaedic conditions
• Communicate all pertinent information with the healthcare team, school and community agencies in the most effective and efficient manner to plan, implement, and review the patient’s total care program
• Participate in ongoing education and training and remain up to date on best practice
• Collaborate with the physiotherapy team to prioritize and manage workload
• Participate in the supervision of students and support personnel and in teaching, and research
• Represent Physiotherapy or Developmentand Rehabilitation on committees
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives

Job description

Physiotherapist, Development and Rehabilitation

POSITION SUMMARY:
Our client is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in Pediatric Health and is home to over 400+ staff and Physicians dedicated to helping children and youth live their best lives. The are currently looking for Physiotherapist, Development & Rehabilitation.

• This position will be a combined inpatient and outpatient position. During peak season, this position will fully support the acute inpatient units; during non-peak season this position will be fully aligned with outpatients.
• Work with physicians, patients, families and inter-professional teams
• Provide clinical services including assessment, intervention and consultation for in patients with cardio respiratory, neurological and orthopaedic conditions
• Communicate all pertinent information with the healthcare team, school and community agencies in the most effective and efficient manner to plan, implement, and review the patient’s total care program
• Participate in ongoing education and training and remain up to date on best practice
• Collaborate with the physiotherapy team to prioritize and manage workload
• Participate in the supervision of students and support personnel and in teaching, and research
• Represent Physiotherapy or Developmentand Rehabilitation on committees
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (Essential)
• Minimum of two years experience in paediatrics (Preferred)
• Inpatient hospital experience (Preferred)
• Advanced training in orthopaedic, neuro-developmental, cardiorespiratory and/or other specialized techniques (Preferred)
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing(Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work inter-professionally (Essential)
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English and French)(Preferred)