Physiotherapist A4-specialized Geriatric

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Assess each patient's level of function and identify problem areas;
• Establish treatment goals based on assessment findings and then plan and initiate a treatment program that is continually monitored;
• Document initial assessment findings and at regular intervals reassessments and progress notes in patient's medical records according to the Charting Policies and Procedures of the discipline and program;
• Be an active and consulting member of the Interdisciplinary team;
• Be involved in interdisciplinary committees and act as a consultant and supportive team member of other team members;
• Act as a consultant to allied health professionals family members;
• Delegate tasks appropriate to Physiotherapy Assistants knowledge base and monitors these activities;
• Attend in-services and continuing education events to maintain knowledge of the hospital policies and upgrade professional skills;
• Develop and conduct educational and clinical teaching program for hospital staff, physiotherapy assistants, students and patients and their families as required;
• Design and implement proposals and/or pilot studies consulting with the Professional Practice Leader and Director, Patient Care;
• Be involved in collaborative interdisciplinary research and projects.