Advanced Practice Provider (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor)

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$50 - CA$63 • Onsite

About The Position

The Schroeder Arthritis Institute is the largest multidisciplinary arthritis hub in Canada, integrating medical, surgical and basic science aspects of Hand, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis and Rheumatology with the goal of making a global impact in discovery, learning and patient care. The Orthopedics Program within the Schroeder Arthritis Institute is a leader in developing and implementing innovative models of care. We are advancing integrated Arthritis Care for the future to improve patient and essential care partner experience and outcomes throughout their care journey. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), a member of the Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Division of Rheumatology, is someone who has acquired a combination of advanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes, enabling them to address complex MSK problems and manage risk in unpredictable contexts. In collaboration with Rheumatologists and other members of the team. The APP is a champion for best practice, innovative care models. The focus of this role is on Spondyloarthritis (psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis). The APP may work autonomously and collaboratively, and influences positive improvement in service delivery, patient outcomes and population health. The advanced practice role in the Arthritis Program is supported by a body of evidence and recognized as an established role in Ontario.

Requirements

• Completion of a post-graduate credentialing program (i.e. ACPAC - Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care) required
• Master’s degree in a Health/Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program (research-based or course-based in a related area), post professional formal education with competency evaluation, required
• Advanced formal education beyond entry to practice degree and/or able to demonstrate the ability to work at an advanced level of practice.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal care, preferably in an advanced practice capacity, required
• Experience in research, quality improvement, and program evaluation, required
• Successful completion of a 3-month Residency with rheumatologists and other members of the team and passes minimum competency evaluation after Residency
• Professional registration in good standing with the applicable regulatory body, for example: College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership in the applicable professional association, for example: Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Annual renewal of licensure with the applicable regulatory body, Annual renewal of membership in professional associations, Annual Performance Evaluation with Development Plan
• Recertification in CPR

Responsibilities

• The APP has the necessary skills, competencies and complex decision-making capacity to address the needs of patients presenting with a range of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders
• The APP facilitates timely access to quality rheumatology assessment and care for patients referred to UHN
• Contributes to clinical based research and quality improvement initiatives to achieve safe, effective and efficient care
• The APP is a leader within the team and applies their leadership skills to develop and deliver coordinated patient care

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level