(TDMH) Physiotherapist

• Maintain the Standard of Practice Requirements in the Clinical, Interpersonal and Safety Aspects of Patient Care including:

• Assessment and Analysis: Document relevant history, clinical examination findings, problems and goals, and treatment plan.
• Planning: In consultation with the patient and their family (and with collaboration of other members of the health care team), develop an individualized, outcome orientated treatment plan.
• Implementation: Following clients consent, implement the treatment plan, and provide instruction in self-management and health promotion.
• Ongoing Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and service; provide a high level of quality care through quality monitoring, program evaluation, and performance evaluation.
• Reporting: Provide timely, accurate and objective information about treatment, progress and discharge planning.
• Provide patient and family centered care.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection prevention and control measures.
• Educate patients and families about his/her condition, treatment program, and self-management.
• Act as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Participate in in-service and community education programs.
• Record statistics in accordance with Rehabilitation Services Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs undertaken by the Patient Services Team.
• Coordinate the delivery of physiotherapy with services provided by other team members.
• Keep informed and remain objective of the roles of team members and their relationship to one another.
• Develop and improve own clinical competence.
• Comply with the Standards and Code of Ethics of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Voluntarily attend in-service presentations and participate on hospital committees as requested.
• Keep informed of quality best practices in physiotherapy and health care.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to facilitate changes in care and systems.
• Performs duties in a manner that exemplifies and facilitates both quality and patient safety

• Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy Program.
• Possess a current Independent Practice Certificate or Supervised License with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
• Possesses a current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (BCLS)
• Experience treating patient with musculoskeletal, neurological and/or respiratory problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft Office and hospital Software.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and customer service experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction with the ability to work with minimal supervision and contribute to a team.
• Is knowledgeable of the roles of other team members and recognizes their contributions.

• Salary per the OPSEU collective agreement ($40.36 per hour to $56.30 per hour)

Rural Road Health Services