Physiotherapist - Ambulatory

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Ambulatory Programs

Position Type : Casual

Shift Type : Varies

Hourly Pay Rate : $40.36 - $56.30

Bi-Weekly Hours : Varies

Posting Number : 8401

Union : OPSEU 583

Date Posted : November 4, 2024

Internal Closing Date : November 11, 2024

Job Summary :

Ambulatory Services has an opportunity for a Physiotherapy to join the Team. This position will support Ambulatory Services Day Hospitals and Outreach Teams.

This position will work creatively in a variety of community environments and programs, such as : outpatient, day hospitals, outreach teams, community housing, primary care clinics, etc.

including, using online platforms to provide virtual access to care.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Conducts clinical assessments, care planning, treatment interventions and discharge planning for a mix of complex geriatric, neurological, and musculoskeletal populations

Participates actively in the teaching and mentoring of physiotherapy and physiotherapy assistant students

Assigns the patient plan of care, and provides direction, supervision & monitoring of physiotherapy assistants

In collaboration with the inter-professional team, implements a client focused care plan and coordinating the discharge planning process for the patients

Provides support / consultation to other disciplines on the team

• Comfort assigning to OTA / PTA when appropriate
• Supporting a systematic, evidence-based approach to client care, program development and evaluation, and professional practice, in close collaboration with inter-professional team members, volunteers and the Physiotherapy clinical team

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

• Licensure in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association an asset

Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and / or cognitive impairment preferred

• Confirmed status as ADP authorizer required
• Expertise in clinical assessments of elderly clients
• Ability to lead groups and to plan / execute knowledge translation / adult learning sessions with clients, caregivers, family members and inter-professional team members
• Experience in providing clinical instruction and teaching to physiotherapy students is an asset
• Previous experience and / or interest in developing evidence-based programs an asset

Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and problem-solving skills

• Access to transportation (e.g. current driver’s license and car) required
• Proficient computer skills Meditech, MDS, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel required

Additional Benefits :

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position.

All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences

are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA’).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.

org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen.

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