Physiotherapist (#076-25)

We are Ontario Health at Home, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Position: Physiotherapist

Region: Algoma

Description:

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you a registered Physiotherapist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Physiotherapist, you provide physiotherapy services to Ontario Health at Home patients to reduce, eliminate, or prevent physical disabilities/impairments and improve the patient’s functional independence and safety in their respective environment.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

A s a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• Respond to patient referrals from Care Coordinators to properly administer physiotherapy services.
• Assess patient's physical abilities to determine the impact of the patient’s condition on their ability to function in their environment.
• Analyze, interpret, develop, and implement treatment programs based on assessment results.
• Oversee patients progress and adjust treatment programs when needed, to ensure therapy goals are met.
• Assign physiotherapy programming to a rehabilitation assistant based on patient needs and supervise according to professional standards.
• Educate and train patients, their families, caregivers, and/or SDMs, on how to progress with the treatment plan.
• Link patients with other in-house services or outside organizations if needed.
• Balance patient needs and choices with available resources, ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
• Accurately document and chart patients’ assessment results, goals, treatment plans, and interventions.

What must you have?

• Registered Physiotherapist in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• In-depth knowledge of physiotherapy services and other community resources.
• Good understanding of the roles of health care professionals.
• Relevant physiotherapy experience in a community/health care environment.
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of physiotherapy tools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology.
• Knowledge of funding agencies related to the physiotherapy recommendations.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health, and safety, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and professional guidelines set forth by CPO.
• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, Care Coordinators, family members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals, community organizations and service providers.
• Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including reports, letters, meetings, and presentations.
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel).

Additional Requirements:

• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential.
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer:

• Hourly wage of $43.23 to $50.00 as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement
• Membership in a world-class defined benefit pension plan

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health at Home is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.