Remote Client Services Representative | Flexible Schedule

Global Elite Texas; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RVH is seeking Physiotherapists to support an acute inpatient Medicine unit (3SB). The role requires a Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent, and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential to collaborate within an interprofessional team and support diverse patient needs. Candidates should have experience in acute care and rehabilitation, with the ability to assess and implement PT interventions, coordinate with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy school with a clinical Masters in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and independent practice license.
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is mandatory.
• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is preferred.
• Evidence of continuing education in Acute Care and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessments and interventions across varied clinical areas.
• Support PT treatments and care planning for a diverse patient range.
• Collaborate with Rehabilitation Assistants and interprofessional team.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

Musculoskeletal knowledge

Neurological knowledge

Cardiorespiratory skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Assessment & documentation

Communication skills

Time management

Clinical judgement

Initiative & flexibility

Education

Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Current registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Member of Canadian Physiotherapy Association (preferred)

Continuing education in Acute Care & rehabilitation

Job description

The Allied Health and Rehabilitation team, under the Maternal, Newborn, Child & Youth and Allied Health portfolio, consists of Regulated Healthcare Professional including: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Registered Dietitians, Respiratory Therapy, as well as unregulated Rehabilitation Assistants. Each discipline is focused on driving evidence informed practice to promote high quality patient and family centered care.

The team has a Professional Practice Leader (PPL) model for each regulated allied health discipline which promotes and enhances the interprofessional team. Each discipline has their own PPL with dedicated time to enhance their communities of practice, represent their respective disciplines' practice and education needs, support at committees, create policies & procedures and lead corporate level initiatives.

RVH is undergoing significant growth, including a capital plan that will see the current North Campus double in size over the next ten years, while developing the new South Campus in Innisfil. Our award-winning workplace believes in offering opportunities for growth and development including:

• Supporting adult acute clinical experience across varied settings, including adult acute inpatient medicine, adult acute inpatient surgery, adult ambulatory care clinics
• Professional Development & Education Support through RVH Education Trust Fund.
• Growing and developing clinical skills within the acute care setting with the support and collaboration of an experienced and committed clinical team.

We are currently seeking Physiotherapists to support our acute inpatient Medicine unit (3SB).

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy school or university with a clinical Masters in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and independent practice license - Mandatory
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario -mandatory
• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association - preferred
• Evidence of continuing education in Acute Care and rehabilitation.

Experience:

• Recent experience with a varied clinical practice in acute care (medical and surgical) and/or rehabilitation setting.
• A strong theoretical and practical knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory skills and the ability to support PT treatments and care planning for a diverse range of patients
• The ability to independently support PT assessments and interventions across varied clinical areas
• Experience working with Rehabilitation Assistants and assigning appropriate care tasks
• Knowledge of community services, supports, and equipment vendors is beneficial.
• Knowledge of referral process to follow-up services such as rehabilitation, community physiotherapy, rehabilitation day program, home and community care, complex-continuing care, or repatriation to discharge destination.
• Ability to function co-operatively as part of an interprofessional treatment team.
• Possess comprehensive assessment, treatment, and documentation skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement, flexibility and initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Superior organizational and time management skills are essential to management of the caseload.

Other:

• Ability to learn about, from, and with other members of the patient care team to foster a strong interprofessional model of care.
• Demonstrate an ability to appreciate the importance of, and be open to, new concepts and trends in the academic and clinical areas of health care knowledge
• The position would require the successful candidate to have flexible and fulsome availability: both Monday-Friday and weekends, to support their success and assist with departmental replacement needs

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit:

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.