Physiotherapist - Ambulatory Hematology-Oncology

Job summary

The Physiotherapist provides assessment, planning, and implementation of physical therapy for children with cancer to improve function and quality of life. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide education and support to patients and their families.

Job details

The Physiotherapist provides and documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the scope of practice of physiotherapists. The Physiotherapist will communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team members. The Physiotherapist provides physical therapy to children with cancer focusing on minimizing symptoms, improving function, and enhancing the quality of life for these children during and after cancer treatment. The Physiotherapist will support patients and families with education and guidance throughout the patient’s journey. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario Minimum 1 year Pediatric physio experience within the last 4 years in the care of infants, children and their families within a tertiary care/acute care setting Demonstrated excellence in communication (verbal and non-verbal), critical thinking, mentoring, coaching and working within an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated facilitation, coordination, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills Evidence of ability to facilitate change, foster innovation and model the values of the organization Evidence of continuous learning

What you’ll do

The Physiotherapist provides assessment, planning, and implementation of physical therapy for children with cancer to improve function and quality of life. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide education and support to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must have current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. A minimum of 1 year of pediatric physiotherapy experience in a tertiary or acute care setting within the last 4 years is required.

Listed skills

• assessment · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Physiotherapy
• Pediatric physical therapy
• Assessment
• Care planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient education
• Critical thinking
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Symptom management
• Oncology care
• Acute care
• Infant Care
• Continuous Development
• Planning
• Evaluation Skills
• Physical Therapy
• Acute Care
• Cancer
• Management Of Cancer
• Pediatrics
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Innovation
• Mentorship
• Non-Verbal Communication
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Hematologist/Oncologist
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists