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Posting: Physiotherapist - FES - Full-time (start date Aug 3) (4207)
| Title | Physiotherapist - FES - Full-time (start date Aug 3) (4207) |
| Competition # | 2010-NU-4207 |
| Category | Clinical |
| Department | Functional Enhancement Service |
| Program | Rehabilitation and Community Living |
| Hours | Full Time |
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| Keywords | FES, physical therapist, physiotherapist |
| Qualifications | - Successful completion of B.Sc. Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
- Experience with a broad base knowledge in MSK, CVA, neuro, strokes, general surgery
- Experience and interest working with a Geriatric population
- ADP Authorizer preferred
- Experience with EPR documentation
- Ability to function well in a multidisciplinary team setting while working in a fast paced environment
- Effective professional judgment
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients/clients, their families, and all levels of staff to work in a transdisciplinary team
- Availability to work a flexible work schedule
- Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
- Ability to function in a consult model
- Self-directed, seeks guidance as required
- Able to be on call by pager for occasional weekend coverage
- Evidence of good performance history and attendance record
- Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of West Park: Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability
- Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors
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| Responsibilities | - Perform client assessments/consultations to identify clinical problems and client goals
- Provide education to patients, their families, and team members.
- Provide education to internal and external audiences where appropriate. (e.g. National Physiotherapy Month).
- Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Provide clinical supervision/training for students/residents
- Provide occasional coverage for Tuberculosis Services as required
- Assign, supervise, and train Rehabilitation Assistants to ensure safe and appropriate treatment.
- Participate in transdisciplinary rounds.
- Participate in service planning.
- Provide data for Government and Centre information systems related to outcome measures and clinical/patient workload (CWM, NRS, MDS).
- Incorporate best practice/evidence - based physiotherapy.
- Pursue continuous professional development, which includes active participation in the Physiotherapy Professional Standards and Issues Committee.
- Participate in in-service education
- Participate in team and centre- wide committees
We thank all applicants in advance and will contact only those selected for interviews
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| Reports To | Manager, Functional Enhancement & MSK Rehabilitation Services |
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