Physiotherapist | School of Rehabilitation Therapy

Job ID:

20210009

Employer:

Grey Bruce Health Services

To Apply Contact:

Lynda Hoffmeyer
519.376.2121 x2717

Contact Email

lhoffmeyer@gbhs.on.ca

Job Description:

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Physiotherapist

DEPARTMENT: Allied Health

SITE: Southampton Site - November 1, 2021 until August 1, 2022

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - Paramed

EFFECTIVE DATE: April 2021

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager, Allied Health the Physiotherapist assesses patients, plans and carries out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical deconditioning in patients. Current assignment is Southampton with coverage at the Owen Sound Site.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Patient Care

Assess patients’ physical abilities through evaluative procedures such as functional abilities tests
Assess and manage neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory complication of patients including specific patient positioning, suctioning, mobilization, including ambulation, strengthening and balance exercises, passive range of motion exercises and airway clearance techniques
Establish treatment goals with the patient based on physical diagnoses
Plan and implement programs of physiotherapy
Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals
Develop and implement health promotion programs for patients, staff and the community
May conduct research in physiotherapy
May provide consulting or educational services
May provide physiotherapy to patients at all the corporate sites

Communication/Customer Service

Communicate with referring physician and other healthcare professionals regarding patients’ problems, needs and progress.
Develops the plan of care and activities for the patient using a consultative collaborative approach with the health care team
Evaluates and communicates the patient’s response and outcomes using a collaborative and consultative approach.
Assigns tasks to Physiotherapist Assistant and supervises their performance.
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds
Participates in the clinical supervision of students.
Acts as an physiotherapy expert resource for staff, students and other health care providers
Identifies and responds to key internal and/or external customer’s needs, expectations and level of satisfaction
Produces concise, clear, objective and accurate written documentation

Continuous Improvement

Identifies and monitors of quality indicators for key departmental processes
Seeks opportunities for involvement in practice based research and engage in knowledge translation through evidence-based practice and implementing best-practices.
Represents PT perspective in corporate committees and/or workgroups
Maintains accuracy of workload and clinical statistics
Participates in ongoing professional development/continuing education

Reporting Relationships:

Responsibility for Supervising others: Yes

If yes, List positions supervised: PTA/OTA

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Successful completion of a University Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
Current Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario or eligibility
Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
Competence in the practice of evidence-based Physiotherapy and inter professional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures.
Knowledge and experience utilizing Teach Back and other Principles of Adult Learning.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, analytical thinking and initiative
Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Available for a 7-day rotation and ability to provide multi-site coverage as required
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Knowledge of and adherence to GBHS ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence)