Physiotherapist, Ambulatory Programs
BaycrestToronto, Ontario, Canada30+ days ago
Salary
CAD40.36–CAD56.3 hourlyJob type
- Temporary
Job descriptionLicensure 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 Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities include but are not limited to : 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 :
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