Physical therapy Jobs in Owen Sound, ON

Requisition Details :

Employment Status : Casual

Program Name : SMART

Work Schedule : Days

Union / Bargaining Unit : OPSEU

On-Call : No

Existing Vacancy : Yes - We're currently hiring candidates for an existing vacancy in this position.

Job Summary :

The Fitness Instructor is responsible for leading fitness classes to clients under the direction of the Program coordinator and / or Physiotherapist (PT) associated with theprogram and in line with the certification standards.

Key Responsibilities :

• Leads fitness classes.
• Works toward fulfillment of client goals as outlined on assessment.
• Participates in on-going review of service delivery process and evaluation.
• Attends educational in-services that are deemed appropriate by PT and / or coordinator.
• May provide fall prevention education as directed by Coordinator and / or regulated professionals.
• Reports any situations that are deemed inappropriate to their PT / coordinator.
• Ensures all incidents are reported in a timely manner in accordance with legislation and VON policies and procedures.
• Reports any defect in any equipment which may endanger themselves or others.
• Functions and reports in compliance with the OHS legislation, regulations, and VON policies and procedures

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Working conditions and physical demands : This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

Attention Current Employees (Internal Applicants) : If you are applying to a unionized position and you are a member of its bargaining unit, please be aware that this posting may remain open beyond the deadline if there are not enough applicants to fill the position(s). If the posting remains open after the initial deadline, VON may close the posting at its’ discretion or a rolling deadline equivalent to the posting period specified in your Collective Agreement will be deemed, and each successive period will be treated as a separate posting for purposes of comparing seniority between candidates.

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