About Us:
SE Health (Saint Elizabeth Health Care) is a social enterprise applying our knowledge, vision and drive to forever impact how people live and age at home, today and into the future. As a not-for-profit organization with Canadian roots and 110 years of expertise, we bring quality excellence and innovation to home care, seniors lifestyle and family caregiving. Through our team of 9,000 Leaders of Impact, we deliver 20,000 care exchanges daily, totaling 50 million in the last decade alone. In 2019 We were honoured to be rec ognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a part time Physiotherapist (PT) to work at Mackenzie Health within the Geriatric Outreach Team. The Physiotherapist ( PT) will provide patient management through all stages of assessment, treatment, consultation and follow-up services to patients. The successful candidate will be familiar working in a team environment and in delegating treatment to appropriately qualified therapy assistants.

As the successful candidate, you are a graduate of an accredited program in Physiotherapy and are a member in good standing of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. You demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with a high level of initiative and adaptability to rapidly changing demands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting assessments
• Formulating goals and recommendations
• Planning and implementing patient centered, goal-directed treatment programs through the use of Therapy Assistants

REQUIREMENTS:

• A graduate of an accredited program in Physiotherapy and are a member in good standing of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• 2 years of experience managing patients in acute/rehab or community-based rehabilitation programs is required and experience working with Geriatric population is preferred
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional, able to work effectively and collaboratively with rehab assistants as well as with a high-performance interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Sound knowledge of community resources is an asset
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• A positive work and attendance record are essential
• Ability to adapt to new computer applications and Basic keyboarding skills.
• BCLS and CPR certificate
• A vehicle and valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.

Please note that is a part-time role working 18.75 hours a week. You must be available to attend a meeting in the office Wednesday morning. Other days can be flexible.

Saint Elizabeth is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hresources@saintelizabeth.com at your earliest convenience.

Physiotherapist (PT) – Mackenzie Health Hospital

REPOST
Position: Physiotherapist Full Time Permanent
File #: 2020-16409
Dept/Health System: WSIB Specialty Neurology Clinic, Queensway Health Centre
Hours of Work/Shifts: Monday – Friday days, with variable start/end times and some evening coverage required
Site: THP site TBD* however currently Q site
Date Posted: February 20, 2020Posting Deadline: February 27, 2020

• The Location of any vacancy/position may be changed or reassigned as per operation needs

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly skilled inter-professional team of physicians and allied health professionals that will utilize your neurological and musculoskeletal skills and knowledge to assess and treat individuals predominately with a mild TBI and associated musculoskeletal conditions.

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with our community – patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. The foundational goals of our new strategic plan – quality, access and sustainability – anchor everything we do. Our mission for a new kind of health care is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients – inside and outside the hospital.

At THP, we are relentless in providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and take great pride in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and we are all accountable for contributing to a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing and promoting excellence in patient care though advancing patient and staff safety. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety we would like you to join our Better Together team!
Position Summary:

• Perform a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to writing multidisciplinary report
• Provide treatment as part of an Interdisciplinary team for clients with Traumatic Brain Injury with a primary focus on concussion, possible vestibular issues and MSK issues that have been referred by third-party payers (e.g. WSIB, employers, insurers etc.)
• Supervision of PTA/OTA
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence based, outcome oriented care and recommendations
• Provide therapy services in keeping with the College guidelines and standards of practice
• Participate in return to work planning with an Interdisciplinary team and multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work on a dynamic, interprofessional team including working with other Allied health professionals, Physicians, Occupational Therapists, families and community partners using effective communication skills

• Participate in continuous quality improvement and evaluation.
• Contribute to the overall vision/mandate of the Neuro/MSK Health System
• Supervision of students as required
  Key Qualifications:

• BScPT or MScPT in Physiotherapy or equivalent – required
• Registration with Ontario College of Physiotherapists in good standing
• Membership with the Ontario Physiotherapy Association/Canadian Physiotherapy Association is preferred
• Excellent written communication skills required for the preparation of comprehensive reports
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience providing services to third party payers including WSIB
• Evidence of continuing education, professional and personal development is.
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
• Exercises initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, time management and organizational skills required
  Preferred Experience:

• Relevant experience in treating a variety of Neurological conditions especially mild traumatic brain injury/concussion and MSK conditions in an ambulatory care setting
• Level 2 Manual therapy, Vestibular rehabilitation and Concussion rehabilitation an asset
• Previous experience in the areas of neurological rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, return to work planning, functional evaluation, work conditioning and return to work strategies an asset

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Physiotherapist – WSIB Specialty Neurology Program

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