Physiotherapist - Medical Rehabilitation Services - Casual Specific Period

Yukon Hospital•Whitehorse, YT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Therapy Services, the Physiotherapist (PT) plans, organizes, directs, and delivers physiotherapy services for the assigned clinical area to the clients/patients and staff of the Yukon Hospital Corporation facilities. Provides PT services in order to enable clients/patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Performs assessments of the client’s physical status, functional ability and needs and goals, establishes a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, develops and implements an intervention strategy, evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicates with the client/family and health care team members. The PT trains, mentors, and supports YHC staff in all facilities, supervises and directs support personnel, acts as clinical preceptor for Physiotherapy students, fulfills the Total Joint Navigator role, and participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, program development and general departmental administration.

Requirements

Knowledge of physiotherapy philosophy and principles and the rehabilitation process.
Knowledge and ability in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions treated by physiotherapists.
Knowledge of hospital routines and procedures.
Ability to work independently, as well as within an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to develop a plan and follow through with therapy.
Ability to supervise and train support staff and physiotherapy students.
Ability to educate clients, peers and other health care professionals or community groups individually or in groups.
Ability to promote client independence and self-esteem.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with clients, families, staff and multidisciplinary team members.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
Demonstrated ongoing participation in continuing education activities.
Excellent problem-solving skills, as well as organizational and time management skills.
Cross-cultural awareness.
Masters/Baccalaureate degree in Physiotherapy.
Currently registered or eligible for registration with Yukon Community Services (Physiotherapy Registrar).
Eligible for registration with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Current C.P.R Level “C” certification.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who possess clinical experience in a general setting will be given preference.
An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and delivers physiotherapy services for the assigned clinical area.
Provides PT services to enable clients/patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
Performs assessments of the client’s physical status, functional ability and needs and goals.
Establishes a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis.
Develops and implements an intervention strategy.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention.
Communicates with the client/family and health care team members.
Trains, mentors, and supports YHC staff in all facilities.
Supervises and directs support personnel.
Acts as clinical preceptor for Physiotherapy students.
Fulfills the Total Joint Navigator role.
Participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, program development and general departmental administration.