14 Mar 2018
Full-Time Physiotherapist – Cardiology
Job Description
Physiotherapist – Cardiology
The primary role of the Physical Therapist is in the assessment and management of physical impairments or disabilities with the aim of enhancing and restoring functional abilities and quality of life within the context of an inter-professional team.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Providing care to patients within the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit in addition to those on the cardiology and cardiac and vascular wards.
- Commitment towards unit specific quality improvement projects
- Able to work effectively as a member of an inter-professional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
- Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
- Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development
- Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
- Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be registered by and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas
- Must have a MSc degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- Current CPR certification
- Experience with patients experiencing a variety of cardiac illness at varying stages of acuity; and experience with patients experiencing vascular illness including pre/post operative care
- Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
- Demonstrated commitment to and involvement with professional association, etc.) preferred
Physiotherapist – Cardiology
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