VACANCY NUMBER: 0000005142JF

JOB TITLE: PHYSIOTHERAPIST, TFT
STATUS: TEMPORARY FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: PHYSIOTHERAPY
LOCATION: DOUGLAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SITE
HOURS OF WORK: 75 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD

POSTING DATE: 20 July 2015
CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2015

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE’S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $31.660 to $43.900

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Physiotherapist will be responsible for the provision and delivery of quality Physiotherapy Services at the Douglas Memorial Hospital Site. The objective of the Physiotherapist is to provide safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. The successful candidate may be required to provide weekend coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS:
o Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
o Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy.
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and interprofessional practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
o Experience working in fast paced, acute care hospital setting.
o Applies NHS values and professional practice standards to patient/client centred care and service.
o Demonstrated commitment to patient/client centred care.
o Demonstrated ability to perform assessments, develop quality patient/client programming, and facilitate patient discharges.
o Demonstrated ability to support, explain, and instruct patients and their families in understanding the clinical procedures to facilitate optimum health status.
o Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills.
o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving.
o Evidence of accurate and timely documentation according to best practice guidelines.
o Must be able to bend, reach, lift and transfer patients on a frequent basis throughout the day.
o Ability to work effectively both independently and within an inter-disciplinary team.
o Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
o Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs.
o Consistent and regular attendance required.