Physiotherapist

In addition to clinical responsibilities, Charge Technologist responsibilities include: providing direction and support to staff technologists; coordinating staff scheduling; promoting a patient focused environment; participating in the planning, organizing and coordinating of clinical and research activities and strategic planning activities; participating in protocol creation, review and revision and the instruction of staff technologists regarding same; and participating in staff performance appraisals and the recruitment process. Functions according to the Accountability Statement for Charge Technologists.

1. Graduate of an approved university graduate level physiotherapy program (BScPT, MSc.PT) or equivalent
2. Current Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
3. Well developed physiotherapy assessment & treatment skills relevant to acute care cardio-vascular surgery and acute care cardiology patient populations
4. Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal skills and effective discharge planning skills and knowledge of community resources and supports
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
6. Participation in continuing education in order to upgrade skills and keep abreast of new developments within cardio-vascular and cardiology clinical practice areas
7. Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment with high productivity, organizational and flexibility demands with solid clinical reasoning and caseload management skills
8. BCLS or Equivalent