Physiotherapist Cardiac/Vascular Surgery

Job summary

Assess patients’ movement and function, provide physiotherapy to inpatients across cardiac, vascular, cardiology, intensive care, surgery, and nephrology units, and support rehabilitation and management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborate with interprofessional teams, educate patients and families, contribute to staff education and professional development, and participate in quality improvement or research.

Job details

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our St. Michael’s Hospital team as we work to put patients and families at the center of everything we do, in the role of Physiotherapist on our Heart, Lung and Vascular Program. Duties & Responsibilities The primary role of a physiotherapist is to assess, diagnose within scope, and analyze the impact of injury, disease, disorders, environment factors or lifestyle on movement and function. Physiotherapists promote physical activity and overall health at any stage of life when movement and function are threatened. They prevent and rehabilitate disease, injury, and disability, and manage and improve acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations, participation restrictions and physical performance through intervention and education. Provides Physiotherapy services for inpatients admitted to Cardiac/Vascular, Cardiology and CVICU/CICU within Heart, Lung and Vascular Program, as well as commitment in MSICU, General Surgery and Nephrology. Hours of work are split between all of the units listed. Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients Qualifications Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) for practice in all applicable clinical areas Must hold a Master’s Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Physiotherapy Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period) As required by the program, must be rostered (or willing to roster prior to the end of the probationary period) with the CPO to perform the following activity: Administering a Substance by Inhalation 1-2 years experience in acute medical or surgical unit, and ICU is preferred Experience working with Cardiovascular/Cardiology patient population is preferred Rostered for oxygen titration and tracheal suctioning is preferred Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees) Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply. Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

What you’ll do

Assess patients’ movement and function, provide physiotherapy to inpatients across cardiac, vascular, cardiology, intensive care, surgery, and nephrology units, and support rehabilitation and management of acute and chronic conditions. Collaborate with interprofessional teams, educate patients and families, contribute to staff education and professional development, and participate in quality improvement or research.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or substantial equivalent in physiotherapy, be licensed and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and hold current BLS certification or complete it during probation. The role requires CPO roster status, or willingness to obtain it, for administering a substance by inhalation; 1–2 years of acute medical or surgical experience is preferred, with ICU and cardiovascular experience also preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Physiotherapy Assessment
• Movement and Functional Analysis
• Patient Rehabilitation
• Acute and Chronic Condition Management
• Cardiovascular Patient Care
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Patient and Family Education
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Organization and Prioritization
• Patient Advocacy
• Quality Improvement
• Research
• Accessible and Anti-Oppressive Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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