WELLFORT IS SEEKING PHYSIOTHERAPISTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a full time physiotherapist to join our Brampton location and part time physiotherapist to join our Malton location. Please indicate your preference in your application.
WellFort Community Health Services is an innovative community health centre that is embarking on a transformational change to support the population through integrated care services across interprofessional primary care models.
The Physiotherapist provides care to individuals, families, groups and communities. The Physiotherapist works as a part of the inter-disciplinary team functioning both independently and with other staff in clinical and outreach activities.  

HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION

• Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work. 
• Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners. 
• Provides health information and counseling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials.  
• Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in regard to injury prevention and chronic disease management.  
• Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change. 

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Master of Science in Physiotherapy from a recognized Canadian University or an appropriate approved bridging program in Ontario 
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a health care setting with preferred experience in the community. 

Registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. 

• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. 
• Thorough knowledge of and proficient in current physiotherapy techniques 
• Certification in acupuncture, GLAD program, ADP and other musculoskeletal skills is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with clients and collogues in a culturally diverse practice population 
• Broad range of clinical experience, including chronic disease management 
• Familiar with client driven and self-management approaches to CDSM. 
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices, ongoing learning, and client driven care. 
• An understanding of or a strong commitment to adopting an Anti-Oppression practice. 
• Excellent communication skills along with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. 
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices, ongoing learning, and client centered care. 
• Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions due to poverty, discrimination, mental health and substance use issues.  
• An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health.  
• Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level. 
• Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team where skills and responsibilities are respected
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR). 
• Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization’s community is an asset.