Physiotherapist: Pickering (Community Care)

Physiotherapist – Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) – a division of Lifemark

Location: Pickering - Durham Region, ON

Sign-on bonus up to $5000.00 available!

Lifemark’s Home and Community Care division, Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) is looking for Registered Physiotherapiststo provide services to our pediatric/young adult clients residing in group homes within the community. The position can be a flexible one, with working hours ranging from part-time to full time depending on your desired client caseload size.

What does CAR provide?

• A flexible work schedule – supporting work life balance
• Independent management of hybrid caseload volume (virtual visits/assessments available!)
• Competitive remuneration
• Educational and professional development opportunities
• An extensive mentorship program within a diverse and supportive work environment
• An extremely rewarding work environment in which significant and impactful client-centered service make a direct difference in client’s lives
• A chance to make an appreciated and valuable contribution to promoting health and well-being within the community in which client’s reside

As Durham Region’s largest community based rehabilitative therapy provider we have been providing community rehabilitation services for adults and children since 1997. Our Vision is to be recognized as a trusted and quality provider of healthcare services, helping adults and children to maximize their functional abilities within their environment and enable them to participate more fully in life’s activities and rewards. At Community Advantage Rehabilitation, we work together with our clients to advance their quality of life using best practices, innovation and quality standards.

PT Responsibilities:

• Provide ministry funded, community based Physiotherapy services within the pediatric/young adults client’s place of residence and/or through virtual services
• Provide physiotherapy assessment (through interview, standardized and informal assessment techniques) in the areas of gross motor skills, co-ordination, neurological, developmental, mobility aids, etc.
• Develop and implement goal-oriented treatment plans in collaboration with clients/caregivers
• Effectively communicate information by providing education to client/caregivers and linking to community agencies/resources when appropriate
• Complete and maintain current and accurate documentation related to assessment findings, care plans, progress and discharge summaries according to CAR, the referral source and College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards
• Opportunity to service private clients

Requirements:

• Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (required)
• Experience working within a community setting is an asset but new graduates are welcome
• Ability to work independently and as part of an inter-professional team
• Ability to prioritize, manage self-scheduling and meet reporting deadlines
• Excellent oral, written and report writing skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation is required for this position

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Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

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