Physiotherapist - WSIB Specialty Program
About The Position
Treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, while implementing your excellent assessment and treatment skills in geriatrics, neurology and orthopaedics. Also, you will be participating in promotional activities, community education, program development and accreditation standards. In addition, the successful candidate will support the development, growth and day-to-day operations of the WSIB Specialty Program – an outpatient assessment and treatment program for injured workers who have sustained work related injuries and require interdisciplinary assessment, diagnostic and rehabilitation services to assist them in their return to work and function.
Requirements
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution
- Current Registration and in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Evidence of insurance coverage
- Ability to motivate, be sympathetic, yet positive and client-centered in all interactions with patients
- Thorough understanding of confidentiality and patient dignity
- Demonstrate self-directed carry-through of patient care activities
- Initiative, good problem solving and communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to effectively interact with a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong organizational abilities with efficient time management skills
- Flexibility to follow direction and work collaboratively with all team members
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record
- Must provide availability of up to a 0.50 FTE
- Proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Experience working in a private physiotherapy clinic
- Relevant experience in treating a variety of MSK/Neuro conditions in an ambulatory care setting
- Relevant experience in return to work planning
- Relevant experience in functional evaluation
- Relevant experience in work conditioning
- Relevant experience in return to work strategies
- Strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment
- Ready to drive change and innovation
- Good communication skills with a clear patient focus
- Ability to manage execution
- Ability to foster teamwork and cooperation
Responsibilities
- Treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries
- Implementing assessment and treatment skills in geriatrics, neurology and orthopaedics
- Participating in promotional activities
- Participating in community education
- Participating in program development
- Participating in accreditation standards
- Supporting the development, growth and day-to-day operations of the WSIB Specialty Program
- Providing interdisciplinary assessment, diagnostic and rehabilitation services for injured workers
Benefits
- Health, Safety & Wellness team pre-employment medical clearance
- Compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies
- Compliance with Vaccination Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
