Physiotherapist – WSIB Specialty Neurology Program

Position: Physiotherapist
Status: Temporary Full Time (approximately May 2020 to May 2021)
File#: 2019-16000
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
Date Posted: January 13, 2020Posting Deadline: January 20, 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.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

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