Physiotherapist

at  Runnymede Healthcare Centre

PHYSIOTHERAPIST – TEMPORARY PART-TIME

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients, we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as a Physiotherapist.
The primary functions of the Physiotherapist include the assessment of patients; interpretation of findings; implementing and evaluating the impact or effectiveness of intervention strategies and education of patients and/or their caregivers. The successful candidate may be required to work weekends.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited Physiotherapy Program
• Member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Assistive Devices Program Authorizer an asset
• FIM certification and experience with NRS an asset
• Experience in a Rehabilitation/Complex Continuing Care Hospital or Acute Care Hospital preferred including experience with discharge planning
• Demonstrated expertise with geriatric, neurological and MSK conditions preferred
• Completion of ongoing post-graduate professional development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively within an inter-professional team
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage workload
• Demonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Excellent work performance and attendance record

• Assess assigned patients through the administration of formal and informal assessments
• Determine and monitor appropriate transfer and mobility status
• Formulate and implement individual treatment plans based on analysis of assessment findings and clinical reasoning
• Establish goals in collaboration with the patient and/or substitute decision maker
• Develop the physiotherapy program considering the overall health care plan of the patient
• Monitor change in the patient’s functional status and adjust treatment programs accordingly
• Collaborate with members of the inter-professional team through documentation and/or direct consultation to provide a coordinated program of patient care and discharge plan
• Assign aspects of the treatment plan to the Physiotherapy Assistant as appropriate
• Recommend equipment for patient use e.g., mobility devices, foot orthoses
• Attend and contribute to patient care conferences and meetings
• Orientate and supervise PT and PTA students