Summary Of Duties
The Physiotherapist is responsible for carrying out professional assessments and treatment programs in the outpatient treatment areas. The main clinical area of focus is the stroke/neurological population, other populations including, transplant, amputee, burns, trauma, complex care, oncology, and / or musculoskeletal may be part of the caseload. Broad ranges of treatment techniques are utilized to alleviate pain and restore movement, strength and function according to rehabilitation goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform subjective and objective patient assessments to identify clinical problems and patient goals.
- Based on the analysis of examination findings, select and implement a treatment program that is coordinated with the interdisciplinary team to achieve the client/patient’s rehabilitation goals.
- Manage a patient caseload in relation to the referral base.
- Document all aspects of the therapeutic processes in the patient’s medical record
- Discuss treatment progress with members of the therapeutic team.
- Educate the patient and family members to reinforce treatment programs.
- Participate actively in the clinical teaching and indirect supervision of PT and PTA students and volunteers.
- Participate in team building and interdisciplinary team activities (e.g. team meetings, quality, education) as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of employees, patients, Sisters, students, volunteers, physicians and visitors including but not limited to: compliance with the safety standards of the Hospital and applicable legislation.
- Conduct their work in a safe manner; prevention, identification and reporting of safety issues and problems; taking corrective action, where possible; attendance at safety meetings / training / updates in accordance with the Hospital’s standards.
Please note: The above duties are representative but are not to be construed as all-inclusive
Qualifications/Skills
- Successful completion of a post-secondary degree from an accredited physical therapy program or equivalent education as recognized by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
- Minimum one year of related clinical experience preferred.
- Experience with an outpatient setting is preferred.
- Experience with Neurological population preferred.
- Excellent professional judgement and interpersonal communication skills with clients, families, team members and community partners.
- Competence in the practice of evidence based physiotherapy, with the application of appropriate practice models and outcome measures.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of good attendance, a satisfactory performance history and a discipline-free record required.
- Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles.
