Physiotherapist

Halton Healthcare•Oakville, ON

65d•CA$41 - CA$58•Onsite

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 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

Responsibilities

Treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries
Implementing excellent 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