The Champlain Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) is one of the largest health service providers in eastern Ontario. Our goal is to connect people with the right care at the right time and in the right place. Every day, we help people find their way through Ontario’s health care system, understand their options and connect them to quality community-based health care and resources.

The Champlain CCAC has over 700 employees, representing a variety of health care professionals. We are recognized as one the National Capital Region’s Top Employers and have been awarded the Ontario Hospital Association’s Quality Healthcare Workplace Award – Platinum Level.

Home and community care is a rapidly growing sector of the health care field. Our organizational drive for continuous improvement, and the evolving nature of the health care sector, provides an environment where change is the norm.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To plan, organize and direct diverse programs of treatment, counseling, screening and education for CCAC clients in a variety of settings; (in homes, schools, nursing homes).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides physiotherapy services to CCAC clients through initial assessment, identification of problems, establishment of goals and treatment plans, implementation of physio treatment, follow-up and management of client’s condition.
• Establishes priorities and treatment goals with respect to identified problems and develops methods of achieving these goals.
• Ensures that clinical records are maintained in accordance to guidelines in Physiotherapy Procedure Manual.
• Responsible for scheduling clients and visits according to Physiotherapy priorities.
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and maintains liaison with other health care professionals.
• Acts as an education and resource person for other health care professionals.
• Participates in the orientation of C.C.A.C. staff.
• Participates in committees as approved.
• Partakes in professional development activities and maintains knowledge and ability in the realm of physiotherapy.
• Maintains supplies and recommends equipment for department use within budget limitations.
• Interprets the role and objectives of the C.C.A.C. Program in the community.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and registered with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario;
• Minimum two (2) to three (3) years of recent clinical experience;
• Community experience working with children and the elderly is considered an asset;
• Valid CPR certificate.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Medical conditions and cognitive/psychiatric disorders
• Client centered, multi-disciplinary team approach to client care

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations
• Ability to organize daily workload in the presence of frequent interruptions
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain empathetic and therapeutic relationships;
• Ability to function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound professional judgment;
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• A valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a motor vehicle are required.