PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Competition #
7268
Job Title
Physiotherapist
Department
General Internal Medicine & Stroke
Status
Permanent
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 - $54.77 / hour
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 Physiotherapist to provide services primarily to patients within the General Internal Medicine unit with responsibility for service provision coverage of other units within the Medicine program.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the CPO, as well as current rostering or intent to roster with the CPO for the Authorized Acts of Suctioning and Administration of Oxygen is required. 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 in a General Internal Medicine department and Stroke unit within a health care environment is preferred.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Medicine Program at Health Sciences North delivers high quality medicine care based on best practices. We provide rehabilitative services to our community and tertiary services to LHIN 13 in cardiology, cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation. In our commitment to provide world class care, we value respect, compassion, honesty, teamwork/partnership, safety, efficiency, and responsive family and patient-centered care.
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.
• Current rostering or intent to roster with the CPO for the Authorized Acts of Suctioning and Administration of Oxygen is required.
• Completion of the Ontario Stroke Network’s Interprofessional Stroke Core Competency Framework or willingness to complete within one (1) year of employment is required.
• Introductory level course(s) in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) is required.
• Certification as an Assistive Devices Program (ADP) authorizer is preferred.
• 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 in a General Internal Medicine department and Stroke unit within a health care environment is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise, and mentor students and support personnel.
• 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 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 strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• 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 (PTA) and assigned support personnel as required in accordance with the standards defined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
• Provide coverage to physiotherapy services within unit and across other clinical areas as defined by the Physiotherapy Professional Council coverage plans.
• Document assessment in the patient’s medical chart, clinical impression, and all related physiotherapy intervention and patient outcomes; maintain an accepted standard of documentation for quality assurance as outlined by HSN policies and the CPO.
• Communicate verbally or through written reports with other health care professionals regarding patient management for clinical problem-solving and program development.
• Act as a professional resource for internal health care providers and community partners.
• Provide theoretical and clinical education/supervision to physiotherapy students and undergraduate students.
• 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.
• 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.