Physiotherapist

As a vital member of the healthcare team, the Physiotherapist coordinates, assesses and evaluates patient care to provide physiotherapy and meet the needs of individual patients. The PT will work closely with a Physiotherapy Assistant. The Physiotherapist collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and community agencies in the provision of care and discharge planning for patients and their families. The Physiotherapist practices in accordance with the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario Standards of Practice and Guidelines and according to Hamilton Health Science Policies and Procedures. The Physiotherapist utilizes a patient and family centered care approach and incorporates best available evidence into practice. The Physiotherapist participates and provides clinical education to physiotherapy students and others through preceptor, tutor and/or clinical lecturer activities. In addition to providing clinical care, the Physiotherapist actively participates in continuing professional development opportunities, professional practice and program committees & initiatives that support patient care, clinical practice, education and research as approved by Clinical Manager in conjunction with the Chief of Interprofessional Practice. Some coverage to other clinical areas may be provided as needed.

• Graduate of an approved university graduate level physiotherapy program (BScPT, MSc. PT) or equivalent
• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Minimum 2 years experience with orthopedic and/or oncology rehabilitation
• Well developed physiotherapy assessment & treatment skills relevant to rehabilitation setting
• Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal skills and effective discharge planning skills and knowledge of community resources and supports
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Participation in continuing education in order to upgrade skills and keep informed of new developments pertinent to clinical practice area
• Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment with high productivity, organizational and flexibility demands with solid clinical reasoning and caseload management skills
• ADP authorizer status preferred
  
  

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Job

Health Professional/Assistant

Primary Location

Ontario-Hamilton

This position will be located at

Juravinski Hospital

Organization

ONCOLOGY JURAVINSKI

Status

Temporary

Hours per week

37.5

Number of Openings

1

Union Code

Non Union Employees

Minimum Salary

39.2500

Maximum Salary

50.3200

Post Date

Feb 8, 2024, 12:00:00 AM

Feb 14, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Unit Summary

The Musculoskeletal Oncology Rehabilitation unit cares for inpatients with orthopedic, neuro-oncology conditions or complex medical problems. These patients, many of who are geriatric, require a period of rehabilitation prior to discharge from hospital. Patients typically participate in the rehab program between 15 and 21 days, discharged is based on goal attainment.

Schedule Work Hours

Weekday and Weekends

This position is temporary until January 2025.

Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement