Physiotherapist Reactivation Care

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto, part of Unity Health Toronto, invites applicants for a Physiotherapist in the Reactivation Care Program at the Humber Church site (200 Church St.).

The role focuses on reactivation and transition planning for patients awaiting community transfer, working with an interprofessional team to restore function and independence. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients, promote activity, and participate in ongoing education and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
• Must hold a Master's Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain within probationary period.
• Experience with rehab and reactivation care models preferred.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Proven flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose within scope, and analyze impact on movement and function.
• Promote physical activity and health.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to provide patient care.
• Contribute to education and knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Deliver reactivation therapy to improve function and engagement in daily routines.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Education & teaching

Critical thinking

Time management

Advocacy

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our St. Joseph's Health Centre team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Physiotherapist in our Reactivation Care Program at the Humber Church site.

St. Joseph's Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto has a 30 bed Transitional Care and Reactivation Care Unit located at Humber Church site (200 Church St.; near Jane Street south of the 401). This unit focuses on reactivation and transition planning for patients who are waiting transfer to the community and/or other supportive environments. Working as a part of a dedicated, interprofessional team, you will deliver patient centred care designed with best practice principles. This team will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers to provide reactivation therapy with a goal of enhancing and optimizing patient's functions and engagement in daily routines.

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary role of a physiotherapist is to assess, diagnose within scope, and analyze the impact of injury, disease, disorders, environment factors or lifestyle on movement and function. Physiotherapists promote physical activity and overall health at any stage of life when movement and function are threatened. They prevent and rehabilitate disease, injury, and disability, and manage and improve acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, participation restrictions and physical performance through intervention and education.

• Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
• Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
• Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas
• Must hold a Master's Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Physiotherapy
• Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period)
• As required by the program, must be rostered (or willing to roster prior to the end of the probationary period) with the CPO to perform the following activity: Administering a Substance by Inhalation
• Experience with Rehab and reactivation care models is preferred
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
• Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees)

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.