Temporary Full-Time Position
Job Summary
The Staff Physiotherapist is a member of a professional health discipline whose education and knowledge qualify him/her to make decisions and accept responsibility for all aspects of Physiotherapy patient care, in accordance to Departmental and Hospital standards and conforming with the Provincial and Federal Legislative Acts which govern their duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Staff Physiotherapist is primarily responsible for the assessment, treatment, education and management of in-patient, outpatient and Home Care services as designated by the Physiotherapy Service Coordinator and as caseload warrants.
The Staff Physiotherapist is also involved in education of patients and/or appropriate family members; students, interns, other health care workers; and the general public, with regard to physiotherapy and the management of the patient’s health problems.
- Patient Care:
- Is primarily responsible for the assessment, treatment, education and management of in-patient, outpatient and Home Care services as designated by the Physiotherapy Service Coordinator and as caseload warrants.
- Maintains adequate treatment and progress records in accordance with the departmental and hospital standards
- Establishes and maintains liaison with medical staff and other health care professionals concerning patient care including attendance at appropriate multidisciplinary meetings
- Keeps statistics in accordance with government and hospital requirements
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information
- Assumes some duties of the Physiotherapy Service Coordinator in his/her absence
- Ensures environment is free from hazards and equipment is in safe and good working order
- Performs related duties as directed by the Physiotherapy Service Coordinator
- Participates in program development, implementation and evaluation.
Personal Suitability
- Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Demonstrated commitment to the health and safety of patients, fellow workers, volunteers, students and visitors
Working Conditions
The Staff Physiotherapist works in close liaison with the Physiotherapy Service Coordinator and possibly one or two other physiotherapists. He/She is also involved in the day-to-day supervision of the Physiotherapy Assistant/Aide. He/she also works in close liaison with the Respiratory Therapist, and interacts with Physicians, Nurses and other health care team members. The physiotherapist will work day shifts only. The staff physiotherapist may have to travel for work, to see home care patients and/or to work in another close-by hospital. The physical conditions vary from working in a sitting or standing position. They may be required to assist clients with transfers or ambulation.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience required:
- Educational:
The Staff Physiotherapist must:
- be a graduate of an accredited Canadian program or, if educated outside Canada, have successfully completed the Canadian Physiotherapy Association registration process
- be licensed to practice in Ontario, and registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- be eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- attends appropriate hospital medical rounds, meetings and in-services and participates in various committee work
- participates and contributes in educational activities for other Physiotherapy staff, health care workers and the general public
- attends as appropriate, seminars, courses and conferences in order to improve knowledge, skills and attitudes through continuing education
- assists in the supervision and provision of clinical experience to Physiotherapy students and interns
- Personal:
The Staff Physiotherapist should have the ability to:
- show sound professional judgment and initiative based on education and experience in the field of Physiotherapy
- organize all types of patient care
- work harmoniously and effectively with others
- show respect for and a willingness to learn from the professional knowledge of other members of the health care team
- appreciate the importance of, and be open to new concepts and trends in the academic and clinical field of health care knowledge
Salary: $40.88 to $56.66 per hour as per salary scale