Physiotherapist {OPSEU CS-26-102}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Physiotherapist to provide assessment, treatment, education and onward referral within Allied Rehab Services. The successful candidate will rotate across clinical areas to maintain skills and support patient-centered goals.

Requirements include registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, a Master’s in Physiotherapy, current BLS for HCP, and two years of acute care experience. Bilingual English/French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is required.
• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent is required.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers is required (recent within 12 months).
• Two years of acute care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, education and onward referral to patients and their caregivers.
• Assist in other clinical areas as required with rotations to maintain skill levels.

Education

Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate

Two years of experience in an acute care setting

Job description

Initial competition is now closed. We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected. The successful applicant will be assigned to a primary area but expected to assist in other clinical areas as required. Rotations occur on a regular basis to enhance and maintain skill levels. Within the organization, the physiotherapist’s main role is to provide assessment, treatment, education and onward referral to patients and their caregivers to achieve patient centered goals.

Department: Allied Rehab Services

The successful applicant will be assigned to a primary area but expected to assist in other clinical areas as required. Rotations occur on a regular basis to enhance and maintain skill levels. Within the organization, the physiotherapist’s main role is to provide assessment, treatment, education and onward referral to patients and their caregivers to achieve patient centered goals.

Qualifications

• Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required
• Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Two years of experience in an acute care setting is required

Skills/Abilities

• Required participation in inter-professional rounds, meetings, family conferences, and discharge planning
• Responsible for the supervision of therapy assistants, liaising with external professionals and the mentorship/supervision of colleagues and students as is appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Excellent communication skills required
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - Basic required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Authorizer with the Assistive Device Program (ADP) an asset
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure their safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

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