onTrack Occupational Therapy Services (onTrack) , a division of Santé Circle Health, is currently seeking a Registered Physiotherapist to join our team.
We are looking for a Registered Physiotherapist to work on a casual/on-call basis at a 20-bed short-term transitional unit located in Scarborough. This unit collaborates with local hospitals to assist patients in transitioning back to their homes or communities, primarily handling medical and orthopaedic cases.
The primary functions of the Registered Physiotherapist include assessing patients, interpreting findings, implementing and evaluating the impact or effectiveness of intervention strategies, educating patients and/or their caregivers, and assisting with discharge planning back to the home or community.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assess assigned patients through the administration of formal and informal assessments.
Determine and monitor appropriate transfer and mobility status.
Formulate and implement individual treatment plans based on analysis of assessment findings and clinical reasoning.
Establish goals in collaboration with the patient and/or substitute decision maker.
Develop the physiotherapy program considering the overall health care plan of the patient.
Monitor changes in the patient’s functional status and adjust treatment programs accordingly.
Collaborate with members of the inter-professional team through documentation and/or direct consultation to provide a coordinated program of patient care and discharge plan.
Assign aspects of the treatment plan to the Physiotherapy Assistant and Rehabilitation Assistant as appropriate.
Recommend equipment for patient use, e.g., mobility devices.
Attend and contribute to patient care conferences and meetings.
Assist in discharge planning and liaison with community resources.
Orientate and supervise PT and PTA students, if needed.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications/experience:
Baccalaureate or Masters Degree from an accredited Physiotherapy Program.
Member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Experience in a Rehabilitation or Acute Care Hospital setting is an asset.
Experience with discharge planning is an asset.
Assistive Devices Program Authorizer is an asset.
Demonstrated expertise with medical, orthopaedic, geriatric, and neurological conditions is preferred.
Completion of ongoing post-graduate professional development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively within an inter-professional team.
Excellent leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to self-manage workload.
Demonstrated critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
Excellent work performance and attendance record.
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onTrack , we are dedicated to accommodating individuals with disabilities throughout our hiring process. Should you require any accommodations, please inform Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process. We appreciate all applications, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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onTrack , we are dedicated to accommodating individuals with disabilities throughout our hiring process. Should you require any accommodations, please inform Human Resources during the recruitment and selection process. We appreciate all applications, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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