Physiotherapist – Allied Health #581-26

Categories: Allied Health Professionals

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Part Time

POSITION TITLE: PHYSIOTHERAPIST

DEPARTMENT: ALLIED HEALTH

LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: PART-TIME

REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $42.51 – $59.29

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Allied Health, the Physiotherapist assesses patients, plans and carries out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical deconditioning in patients. Current work assignment is Paediatrics in Owen Sound, with occasional coverage of other units.

Required

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

• Successful completion of a University Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario or eligibility
• Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
• Competence in the practice of evidence-based Physiotherapy and inter professional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures.
• Experience with adult surgical and medical populations and ICU.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing Teach Back and other Principles of Adult Learning.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, sound judgment, analytical thinking and initiative
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Available for a 7-day rotation and ability to provide multi-site coverage as required
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful and culturally safe workplace that embraces diversity and promotes equity and belonging
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment