Full-Time Physiotherapist-Ottawa
Job Description
Physiotherapist-Ottawa
UHN Altum Health, a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation and health care provider, is a program of the University Health Network, with over 200 employees across 9 regional areas (Toronto, Cambridge, Barrie, Hamilton, Sudbury, Ottawa, Ajax, Mississauga, and Vaughan). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers. UHN Altum Health is the largest provider of WSIB Specialty Programs in the province of Ontario.
At UHN Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals.
We are looking for an experienced PHYSIOTHERAPIST for our Ottawa site. We are looking for candidates with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the treatment and rehabilitation of injured workers with musculoskeletal injuries, including occupational rehabilitation, chronic pain, and return to work. Experience with post-surgical, post injury active rehab, work simulation, functional ability evaluations and return to work planning is preferred. An approach including both physical and psychosocial interventions is essential. The successful candidate must be able to work within a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, and Physician and Psychologist consultants. Strong communication, teamwork and service excellence skills are important. We prefer candidates with a minimum of three years of experience specific to this role.
QUALIFICATIONS
• University Degree in respective profession as required by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Certificate of Registration with respective College
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Three (3) years related experience in the treatment of clients/patients with work related injuries
• Three (3) years WSIB experience and private/insurance/MVA work
• Bilingual in French is an asset
• Strong physical assessment & treatment planning skills
• Knowledge of active rehab protocols
• CHT or Pelvic Health training preferred
• Work Well Isernhagen certification preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
Posted Date: March 31, 2016 Closing Date: Until Filled
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
Physiotherapist-Ottawa
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