Physiotherapist 2m Orthopaedics

October 23 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Other Health Professionals, Therapy Services
Toronto, ON • Full time
Physiotherapist 2M Orthopaedics (Job ID: 7707)

Seeking a Physiotherapist with excellent communication interpersonal and critical thinking skills who is comfortable working in a fast paced inpatient orthopedic surgical setting. Reporting to the Patient Care Manager Inpatient Orthopedics Unit, Fracture Clinic and Outpatient Rehabilitation this full time role will be primarily responsible for providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment recommendations for Orthopedic and General Surgery inpatients and Orthopedic surgical day patients in the Surgery program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary role of the Physiotherapist is in the assessment and management of physical impairments or disabilities with the aim of enhancing and restoring functional abilities and quality of life

Physiotherapy services will include assessment treatment, consultation, discharge planning and education to patients family members/caregivers and external agencies

Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care and complex discharge planning

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

Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards

Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator resource or support for staff students and members of the academic and professional community

QUALIFICATIONS:

Registered in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) require

Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy required

Master's Degree preferred

Must be rostered (or willing to roster prior to the end of the probationary period) with the CPO to perform the following activities:

· Administering a Substance by Inhalation

· Tracheal Suctioning

BLS required (or willingness to complete within probationary period)

1-2 years inpatient surgery experience 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 effectiveness as an interprofessional team member

Demonstrated ability to work with the Rehabilitation Assistants

Demonstrated commitment to and involvement with own profession (e.g. professional association) preferred

Satisfactory attendance record

Be willing to work flexible later hours - negotiable

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