Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you're ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women's College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone.

Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. This is a Regular Full-Time Opportunity Type: Replacement

An exciting opportunity as an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist exists in the Specialized Medicine department, reporting to the Clinical Manager.

Job Description Direct Clinical Activities:

• Performs a medical history, physical and psychosocial assessment of the health status of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Performs comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment for select patient populations.
• Triages patients for appropriate placement in MSK program
• Establishes, communicates and documents clinical impression within defined scope of practice.
• Initiates communication with physicians and other members of the health care team, based on assessment findings and referral guidelines.
• Initiates select diagnostic and lab tests through medical directives and delegated acts within defined scope of practice.
• Develops plan of care in collaboration with the patient, their family, and other health care team members
• Provides specialized care, education and counseling for select patient population(s).
• Communicates internally and externally to facilitate plan of care.
• Develops relationships and collaborates with members of the health care team, internally and externally, to ensure comprehensive, individualized care.
• Evaluates and revises the plan of care in collaboration with health care team members.
• Acts as the primary contact for select patient population(s).
• Utilizes a patient-centered care approach consistent with patient goals, needs and values.
• Interpret and critically analyze assessment findings to develop a physiotherapy diagnosis to inform person centered goals and evidence-based intervention
• Communicate a diagnosis to client based on comprehensive assessment
• Provides evidence-based interventions (treatment, exercise prescription, and education) incorporating comprehensive assessment considering comorbidities and multisystem risk factors
• Provide consultation and education for individual home-based exercise protocols
• Provide motivational support to patients regarding long-term behavioral modification
• Advocates for new approaches to improve client care

Indirect Clinical Activities

• Design and prepare patient clinical and educational materials, e.g. exercise log books, patient education packet and ongoing editions
• Maintain clear and concise records regarding patient care, progress, and patient care management decisions according to standards set by the College of Physiotherapists and Women’s College Hospital.
• Select equipment and oversee proper operation and maintenance
• Maintain effective communication with other members of the care team
• Actively participates in research as required.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to improve direct service provision
• Participates in continuing professional development activities
• Expert resources for staff, students and other health care providers related to physiotherapy
• Participates on committees and discipline specific activities
• Engages in activities to support advancement of the physiotherapy profession
• Provide education to public, health professionals and media (magazine, TV)
• Provide leadership in alignment with organizational priorities
• Participation in program evaluation initiatives

Professional Practice

• Adheres to the code of ethics and practice standards for the profession
• Engages in self-reflection, continuing education and professional development for ongoing competence and skills
• Participates in the evaluation of program outcomes and effectiveness of the program
• Collaborate with other program members regarding selection and development of program design and improvement
• Engage in activities that support the advancement of the physiotherapy profession.
• Contribute to leadership activities at Women’s College Hospital
• Serve as a public and professional liaison for community outreach and education. This may include liaison with media, other health care providers or community agencies
• Demonstrates effective leadership in physiotherapy practice, education and research in area of expertise, and within Health Disciplines.
• Participates in decision-making regarding decisions that impact physiotherapy roles.
• Acts as a clinical mentor and role model for physiotherapy staff and members of the health care team.
• Participates in appropriate committees and other venues, internally and externally.

Academic Activities

• Participates in research activities, following ethical and professional research methodology
• Assume duties of University of Toronto clinical faculty
• Resource Faculty of Medicine and Department of Physical Therapy to obtain status appointment
• Supervise clinical placements, teach small group student education sessions and lecture as requested
• On-site education sessions for medical, nursing and allied health disciplines
• Expert resource for staff, student and other health care providers related to physiotherapy.
• Participate in clinical research within Women’s College Hospital.
• In collaboration with colleagues, implements and conducts evaluation of clinical services through quality improvement initiatives.
• Dissemination of clinical research and quality improvement initiatives through knowledge translation
• Participate in practice-based research to inform professional practice
• Ensures patient care is based on best available evidence.

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications/Skills

• Master’s degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent and ACPAC training
• Registered to practice and to be in good standing by College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Must have successfully completed the Advanced Care Practitioner in Arthritis Care Credentialing Program
• 5 years of related work experience
• 2 years in musculoskeletal health specifically
• Rheumatology experience is preferred.
• Comfortable working under medical directives for imaging, blood work and joint injections initiated by the APP.
• Experience with creating communication letters for referring physicians, either through dictation or EMR.
• Experience in performing triage is preferred.
• Ability to work in an interprofessional team including physicians with varying practice styles
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence.
• Shape the future of healthcare in a supportive environment.
• Enjoy competitive benefits and an excellent defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP).

Women's College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.