Physiotherapist (Sjr) (2023-4436) Jobs

Summary Of Duties

The Physiotherapist (PT) works as a member of the interprofessional inpatient rehabilitation team. The PT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, in preparation for discharge to the community.

The PT is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing patient/family education, evaluating progress, and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals. The PT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, team huddles and quality improvement initiatives. The PT assigns appropriate tasks to Physiotherapist Assistants and volunteers under their indirect supervision, and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of PT and PTA students.

Qualifications/Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competence in the practice of evidence-based physiotherapy and interprofessional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures relevant to stroke / neurological rehabilitation.
• Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in the area of stroke / neurological rehabilitation is required.
• Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Physiotherapy.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.