Physiotherapist - Physiotherapy Department

Baycrest; Union (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Baycrest Hospital seeks a Physiotherapist for their Physiotherapy Department to provide essential assessment and treatment services. Join a team committed to supporting patients in achieving their maximum physical and functional goals. Ideal candidates will be licensed physiotherapists with experience in geriatrics and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Enrollment in HOOPP

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatric populations with multiple medical conditions preferred.
• Clinical instruction experience with physiotherapy students is a plus.
• Interest in developing evidence-based programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and treatment interventions for complex populations.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring physiotherapy students.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams for optimum patient care.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Licensure with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Membership in Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Physiotherapy Department

Position Type: On-Call/Casual

Shift Type: Varies

Hourly Pay Rate: $40.36 - $56.30

Bi-Weekly Hours: Varies

Posting Number: 9002

Union: OPSEU 583

Internal Closing Date: June 18, 2025

Job Summary:

This role will provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment services to the Complex Continuing Care unit, Slow Stream Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation High-Tolerance areas, Behavioral Neurology and Ambulatory Services -Day Treatment Centre/ICCT. The physiotherapist will work as an integral part of an inter-professional team to help patients attain maximum physical and functional goals to support return to living in the community as independently as possible. Reporting directly to the Manager & Interprofessional Practice Chief- Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation, the physiotherapist will also communicate and collaborate with Clinical Unit Managers to facilitate optimum patient care delivery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducts clinical assessments, care planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a mix of complex geriatric, neurological, and musculoskeletal populations
• Participates actively in the teaching and mentoring of physiotherapy and physiotherapy assistant students
• Supports a systematic, evidence-based approach to client centred care, program development and evaluation, and professional practice, in close collaboration with inter-professional team members, volunteers and the physiotherapy clinical team
• Assigns the patient plan of care, and provides direction, supervision & monitoring of physiotherapy assistants

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Licensure in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association an asset
• Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred
• Experience in providing clinical instruction and teaching to physiotherapy students is an asset
• Previous experience and/or interest in developing evidence-based programs an asset
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and problem solving skills
• Proficient computer skills – Meditech, MDS, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel required

Additional Benefits:

• % Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

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