Physiotherapist Orthopaedics

Job summary

Assess and manage physical impairments and disabilities for patients recovering from surgery, with the goal of restoring functional abilities. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, educate patients and families, contribute to staff learning and quality improvement, and provide accessible care in accordance with professional standards.

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 team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Physiotherapist on our Orthopaedics department. The Primary Role of the Physical Therapist working within the day surgery unit is the assessment and management of physical impairments or disabilities with the aim of enhancing and restoring functional abilities for patients being discharged after surgery. 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. 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 Experience with orthopaedic patient population 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 and manage physical impairments and disabilities for patients recovering from surgery, with the goal of restoring functional abilities. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, educate patients and families, contribute to staff learning and quality improvement, and provide accessible care in accordance with professional standards.

Requirements

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. CPO roster status for administering a substance by inhalation is required or must be obtained during probation; orthopaedic experience is preferred, along with strong communication, critical thinking, adaptability, and organizational skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Physiotherapy Assessment
• Orthopaedic Patient Care
• Physical Rehabilitation
• Clinical Diagnosis
• Patient Education
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Patient Advocacy
• Quality Improvement
• Research

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Science & Research

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