Physiotherapist

**Department:**Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Services

**Position:**50068360

**Hours of Work:**Temporary Full-Time Position (Approximately 6 months), Days

Pay Band:$45.07-$54.78

**Union:**OPSEU4106 Non-Central

Location: Hotel Dieu Hospital Site

DESCRIPTION:

The physiotherapist is an integral member of the interprofessional team. Through the provision of patient and non-patient care responsibilities, the physiotherapist enhances the quality of life of patients by assessing, planning and implementing plans of care to maintain, improve and restore physical functioning and cardio-respiratory health, alleviate pain and prevent functional decline as a result of hospitalization, disease, injury, medical or surgical intervention.

Within this role the Physiotherapist is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston General Health Sciences Centre strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

This role is primarily focused in the outpatient clinic setting of Orthopedics, Plastics, the Workplace Insurance Safety Board, Specialty Clinics and Inherited Bleeding Disorders.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Patient care responsibilities :

• Review referrals for appropriateness and prioritization

• Plan, organize and establish patient care priorities based upon identified needs by the organization, the program and/or the department

• Provide assessment, consultation and treatment of referred patients

• Utilize evidence-based practice and best practice guidelines in the physiotherapy plan of care

• Utilize outcome measures to guide clinical decision-making

• Establish treatment goals in collaboration with the patient and family

• Provide education to patient and families as it relates to the physiotherapy plan of care

• Contribute to the development of discharge plans

• Participate in interprofessional care planning (i.e. rounds and family conferences)

• Support the multidisciplinary team approach to functional and enhanced treatment plans in ambulatory clinic setting

• Prepare reports in accordance with WSIB Service Level Agreement

• Coordinate services with community agencies as it relates to the physiotherapy plan of care

• Provide direction and supervision to physiotherapy assistants participating in the physiotherapy plan of care

• Provide direction and supervision to health science students participating in

• Complete documentation according to College and organizational standards

Indirect care responsibilities:

• Enter workload data accurately and at the required frequency

• Participate in orientation of new staff

• Participate in program and discipline-specific team meetings

• Participate in program and discipline-specific educational opportunities

• Share newly acquired knowledge and skills with physiotherapy colleagues and the interprofessional team

• Participate in discipline-specific, program and organizational committees or councils as requested

• Participate in continuous quality improvement and accreditation activities

• Complete all mandatory KHSC Learning Management System education modules

• Participate in approved research

• Perform other duties that may be requested

Professional responsibilities:

• Demonstrate current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

• Adhere to the standards for practice outlined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

• Perform only those authorized activities that he/she have rostered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

• Maintain a high standard of clinical competence through professional development and quality assurance activities

• Contribute to the preparation of health science students through knowledge translation, practical learning and mentorship.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a recognized school of Physiotherapy.

• New graduate must be eligible for membership with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

• Experience with report writing and service level agreements with the Workplace Safety Insurance Board Specialty Clinic (preferred)

• Experience with upper and lower extremity as well as back and neck treatment care plans

• Completion of specific WSIB reporting templates within Service Level Agreement timelines required

• Experience with the functional treatment plans for WSIB Specialty Clinics required

• Experience in a busy ambulatory care setting is preferred

• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiovascular conditions impact on physical function

• Demonstrated ability to make sound professional decisions in a medically-complex, interprofessional and learning environment

• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a high degree of initiation and motivation

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to be effective and efficient

• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based and best practice

• Proven ability to attend work regularly

• Proficient with computer applications (i.e. Email, Internet, Excel, workload measurement tool)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent will be required to meet the physical demands as described for the area of work.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

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We thank all applicants, but only those selected for next steps will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.