Physiotherapist - Allied Health (GEN)

Scarborough Health Network•Granbury, TX

8d•CA$39 - CA$55•Onsite

About The Position

Working as a member of the inter-professional team, the Physiotherapist provides comprehensive services to patients in a variety of inpatient areas. The role includes assessing clients and making recommendations designed to maximize safety and function and support recovery. The successful candidate participates in program development and evaluation, regular team meetings, liaison with community-based providers, advocacy for clients and families, and inter-professional patient and family conferences as needed. The position may be scheduled at any SHN hospital based on departmental needs.

Requirements

Be registered and licensed to practice in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Hold valid BLS certification.
Have liability insurance confirmed.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and recommend continued self-care programs.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work well within an inter-professional team.
Be able to exercise initiative and observe strict confidentiality.
Demonstrate values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and commitment to a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
Engage in ethical conduct and strive to understand and appreciate the diversity of the patient, staff, and community population.
Demonstrate excellent work performance and attendance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with clients with multiple co-morbidities; experience with neurological, orthopaedic, and cognitive impairments is an asset.
Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
M.Sc. in Physiotherapy or equivalent (preferred).
Familiarity with wheelchair and mobility aid prescription.
Ability to speak another language.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive physiotherapy services to patients in a variety of inpatient areas.
Assess clients and recommend ways to maximize safety and function and support recovery.
Participate in program development and evaluation.
Participate in regular team meetings.
Liaise with community-based providers.
Advocate on behalf of clients and their families.
Participate in inter-professional patient and family conferences as needed.
Work at any SHN hospital as scheduled based on departmental needs.
Plan and recommend continued self-care programs.
Use protective equipment provided and identify and report hazards.
Follow SHN’s Code of Conduct and Health & Safety policy and legislation, and engage in ethical conduct.