Physiotherapist {OPSEU CS-26-139}

Workland; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Workland in North Bay, Ontario, is seeking a Physiotherapist to join Allied Rehab Services. The successful applicant will be assigned to a primary area but will assist in other clinical areas as required, with rotations to maintain and enhance skills.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, education, and onward referral to patients and caregivers to achieve patient-centered goals. Supervising therapy assistants and collaborating with external professionals completing rounds and

Qualifications

• Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is required.
• Two years of experience in an acute care setting are required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, education and onward referral to patients and caregivers to achieve patient-centered goals.
• Rotate across clinical areas to maintain and enhance skill levels.
• Supervise therapy assistants and liaise with external professionals and students as appropriate.

Skills

Rounds participation

Therapy supervision

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication skills

CPR Basic

Attendance record

ADP authorization

Education

Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Job description

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

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• 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