PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Competition #
7123
Job Title
Physiotherapist
Department
Resource Pool (Surgical)
Status
Temporary (Feb 2025 to Apr 2025)
Work Type
Full-time
Affiliation
ONA Paramedical
Shift Assignment
Days
Bilingualism Required
Yes
Police Check Requirement
Vulnerable Sector Check
Site
RLHC-ONA Paramedical
Salary Information
38.82 to 54.77
Application Closing Date
Posted Until Filled

JOIN NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO’S HEALTH CARE LEADERS!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.
Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of a Physiotherapist to provide services to patients within the Surgical Inpatient Units and/or designated Surgical Short Stay areas with responsibility for service provision coverage of other units within the Surgical Program.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the CPO. We are looking for someone with a minimum of six (6) months’ experience in evidenced-based approach to service delivery. Candidates that possess experience working with orthopedic, general, vascular, and thoracic surgery is preferred.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Surgical Program offers a comprehensive range of services spanning a wide continuum of care for surgical patients. As a regional program serving more than 500,000 residents from all parts of North Eastern Ontario, the Surgical Program at the Health Sciences North performs about 16,000 surgeries each year in many specialty areas.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.
At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.
HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the CPO.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required.
• Current rostering or intent to roster with the CPO for the Authorized Acts of Administration of Oxygen is required.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in evidenced-based approach to service delivery.
• Experience working with orthopedic, general, vascular, and thoracic surgery is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated current knowledge of trends in general health care and community resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
• Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

• Perform detailed, comprehensive medical history and physical assessment of patients to establish a clinical impression for physiotherapy intervention as required.
• Initiate and execute all physiotherapy treatments related to the clinical impression to deliver patient care within various clinical areas, and perform on-going evaluations to determine when discharge from service is appropriate.
• Provide supervision and direction to Physiotherapy Assistants and assigned support personnel as required in accordance with the standards defined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
• Document assessment in the patient’s medical chart, clinical impression, and in all related physiotherapy intervention and patient outcomes; maintain an accepted standard of documentation for quality assurance as outlined by HSN policies and the CPO.
• Assist with equipment inventory, orders, and costing.
• Communicate verbally or through written reports with the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and other health care professionals regarding equipment orders and patient management for clinical problem-solving and program development.
• Act as a professional resource for internal health care providers and community partners.
• Develop and implement self-learning objectives, participate in related postgraduate educational opportunities to improve clinical expertise, and integrate new knowledge to enhance patient care.
• Participate on patient care teams and other committees, including Professional Council meetings, regarding the development of policies and procedures, forms and audits, and coverage/vacation planning within the professional discipline.
• Participate in rounds.
• Provide theoretical and clinical education/supervision to Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) students and undergraduate students.
• Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
• Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
• Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
• Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
• Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as required.