Physiotherapist

Our current CAVC unit is expanding and we are adding 23 beds to our existing 36 bed unit, with an additional 4 beds dedicated to Transitional Home Ventilation (THV) program.  Patients are ventilator dependent requiring total patient care.  Patients are cared for by an inter-professional team, of which Respiratory Therapists are key. Please join us on this journey forward as West Park continues to expand.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Physiotherapy or equivalent or 
• M.Sc. Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units:  3EA (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3EB (Amputee Rehabilitation), 3EC (Neurological Rehabilitation), 2EB (TB Rehabilitation) and 2WF (Respiratory Rehabilitation)
• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
• 1 to 2 years clinical experience, preferably in the area for which hired
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to relate effectively to all levels of staff and work in an interprofessional team
• Availability to work a flexible work schedule
• Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
• Ability to function in a consult model
• Demonstrated to be self-directed seeking direction appropriately
• Ability to be on call by pager some evenings and weekends as required
• ADP Authorizer preferred
• Rostered at the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for the controlled acts of tracheal suctioning and administering a substance by inhalation
• Evidence of satisfactory attendance record
• An employee’s disciplinary record will be reviewed as part of the assessment of qualifications
• Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
• Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors

Accountabilities:

• Assess and treat patients.
• Provide education to patients, their families and team members.
• To develop and adjust patient treatment plans.
• Pursue continuous professional development, which includes active participation in the Physiotherapy Professional Standards and Issues Committee.
• Participate in service planning.
• Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation.
• Complete clinical workload statistics
• Assist CPL and/or CRL – PT with training and supervising RA’s and PT students and volunteers.
• Participate in interprofessional rounds.
• Participate in team and/or centre- wide committees.
• Participate in clinical evaluation.
• Participate in development of advances of practice for the profession.
• Participates in student education
• To provide coverage elsewhere throughout the centre on an as needed basis