2024002296 - Clinical Physiotherapist II

Job Summary

The Clinical Physiotherapist II is an advanced position in pelvic health physiotherapy services for the adult population. This position is responsible for the development and delivery of programs designed to meet the special needs of adult clients with pelvic health dysfunction including incontinence (urinary, fecal) and dyspareunia. The caseload will include the pregnant population in the pre-natal and post-partum period as well as post-surgical clients. Some of this caseload occurs in an inpatient setting and may include a General Medicine, off-service patient caseload. A significant portion of the caseload is ambulatory and is comprised primarily of people with uro-gynecological dysfunction. The fluctuating inpatient caseload consists of a variety of postsurgical clients which may have complex issues requiring intensive physiotherapy interventions including chest physiotherapy, mobility, rehabilitation and discharge planning, in an interdisciplinary environment. Participation in weekly interdisciplinary rounds of the inpatient caseload is expected. They are responsible for consulting and advising physiotherapy staff and other team members in the area of clinical expertise. This position provides provincial physiotherapy consultations to physiotherapists across the province on an as needed basis.

This is a part time position that requires time management skills to prioritize outpatient clients balanced with a daily changing inpatient caseload demand. This position requires the ability to function independently in this busy environment spanning inpatient and ambulatory care services. There is also a requirement to work one evening per month in the Early Bird Pregnancy education sessions.

Supervision and delegation to Physiotherapy Support Workers is an expectation. The PT will be responsible to precept physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within Eastern Health. This position reports to the Division Manager for Children's and Women's Health, receives clinical caseload support from the Clinical Practice Leader (PT III) Inpatients, HSC and maintains accountability for professional integrity issues to the Professional Practice Consultant for the discipline.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to) :

Occasionally lifts or moves objects between 10 - 37 lbs.

Regularly requires a combination of sitting, standing and walking.

Regularly required to bend, kneel, stretch and physically lifting, pushing, pulling and / or maneuvering patient / clients with medium force.

Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment.

Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from an approved / recognized School of Physiotherapy program is required.

Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP) is required.

Minimum of three years of experience within the last five working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with adult outpatient clients with complex musculoskeletal conditions is required.

Experience with an adult inpatient population is an asset.

Successful completion of a post entry course in Orthopedic Level I (or equivalent as determined by Eastern Health) is required.

Successful completion of Pelvic Health Level I and Level II is required.

Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in both a one-on-one and / or group environment.

Effectively translated and communicated knowledge in the specialized area of physiotherapy practice to others.

Possessed proven leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, coaching, mentorship and training to physiotherapists, physiotherapy support workers and students.

Ability to prioritize caseload and patient needs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team.

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

If there are no internal or external applicants that meet the required qualifications, an educational opportunity to complete Pelvic Health Level I and Level II is available. In order to be considered, the internal applicant must have the required experience, completed Orthopedic Level I (or equivalent) and be willing to complete Pelvic Health Level I and Level II at the first available opportunity as determined by the employer. Any financial costs associated with the training will be covered by the employer and will require a return in service.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.