Physiotherapist, Parkwood Institute Main

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a registered physiotherapist at St. Joseph's Health Care London in their inpatient programs. The role includes providing holistic rehabilitation to patients and involves working collaboratively within an integrated team. The position is temporary and provides an opportunity to engage in teaching and research activities, contributing to patient care while optimizing outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years physiotherapy related experience.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in Health Care.
• Experience establishing rehabilitation goals and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for patients.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independence

Flexibility

Education

Valid registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cerner

Job description

Parkwood Institute Main

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

Temporary Full Time

Salary Range: $40.36 - $56.30 /hour

Temporary position anticipated to extend until June 30, 2026, and is subject to the availability of work

An exciting opportunity exists for a registered physiotherapist to work in the inpatient programs across Parkwood Institute Main. Parkwood Institute Main inpatient programs provide medical management, slow stream and high intensity rehabilitation, and complex continuing care to adults of all ages following an age-related decline in health/function, a major medical event, accident or illness.

The primary assignment of this role will include short-term Complex Care, Geriatric Rehab, and Musculoskeletal Rehab.

The short-term Medically Complex Care program supports individuals who require specialized slow stream rehabilitation after a medical event or illness with the goal to optimize function, independence and quality of life for a safe transition to the next level of rehabilitative care or discharge to a community setting.

Geriatric Rehab serves older adults with age-related medical, functional and cognitive decline and prioritizes optimization of independence and quality of life.

Musculoskeletal Rehab provides care to adults of all ages, with a focus on restoring function, improving quality of life and reducing pain.

Our interdisciplinary teams provide holistic and collaborative care.

As a member of the Parkwood Institute Main Integrated Allied Coverage team, you will demonstrate expertise in providing physiotherapy care and services, including assessment, treatment, discharge planning and community liaison for adults of all ages with a variety of complex medical, physical, functional and cognitive conditions.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Minimum 2 years physiotherapy related experience
• Experience and demonstrated competency in establishing rehabilitation goals and evidence-based treatment plans
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Understanding of complex medical conditions and related co morbidities
• Understanding of palliative and end of life care
• Demonstrated knowledge base in cardio respiratory physiotherapy
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice
• Knowledge of community resources for patients being discharged.
• Demonstrated experience using a patient centered approach
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence based research into practice
• Knowledge of computer systems (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, Outlook, Microsoft Office)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• ADP authorizer
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
• Demonstrates initiatives with program development/improvement
  
  

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
  
  

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing