Physiotherapist
- Barrie, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary & Requirements
The Allied Health and Rehabilitation team, under the Maternal, Newborn, Child & Youth and Allied Health portfolio, consists of Regulated Healthcare Professional including: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Registered Dietitians, Respiratory Therapy, as well as unregulated Rehabilitation Assistants. Each discipline is focused on driving evidence informed practice to promote high quality patient and family centered care.
The team has a Professional Practice Leader (PPL) model for each regulated allied health discipline which promotes and enhances the interprofessional team. Each discipline has their own PPL with dedicated time to enhance their communities of practice, represent their respective disciplines' practice and education needs, support at committees, create policies & procedures and lead corporate level initiatives.
RVH is undergoing significant growth, including a capital plan that will see the current North Campus double in size over the next ten years, while developing the new South Campus in Innisfil. Our award-winning workplace believes in offering opportunities for growth and development including:
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in the ED setting and a strong background supporting Physiotherapy acute care assessments related to frailty, admission avoidance, supporting community referrals and resources as needed, and working alongside an interprofessional care team in a fast paced environment.
As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
Education:
The Allied Health and Rehabilitation team, under the Maternal, Newborn, Child & Youth and Allied Health portfolio, consists of Regulated Healthcare Professional including: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Registered Dietitians, Respiratory Therapy, as well as unregulated Rehabilitation Assistants. Each discipline is focused on driving evidence informed practice to promote high quality patient and family centered care.
The team has a Professional Practice Leader (PPL) model for each regulated allied health discipline which promotes and enhances the interprofessional team. Each discipline has their own PPL with dedicated time to enhance their communities of practice, represent their respective disciplines' practice and education needs, support at committees, create policies & procedures and lead corporate level initiatives.
RVH is undergoing significant growth, including a capital plan that will see the current North Campus double in size over the next ten years, while developing the new South Campus in Innisfil. Our award-winning workplace believes in offering opportunities for growth and development including:
- Supporting adult acute clinical experience across varied settings, including adult acute inpatient medicine, adult acute inpatient surgery, adult ambulatory care clinics
- Professional Development & Education Support through RVH Education Trust Fund.
- Growing and developing clinical skills within the acute care setting with the support and collaboration of an experienced and committed clinical team.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in the ED setting and a strong background supporting Physiotherapy acute care assessments related to frailty, admission avoidance, supporting community referrals and resources as needed, and working alongside an interprofessional care team in a fast paced environment.
As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy school or university with a clinical Masters in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and independent practice license - Mandatory
- Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario -mandatory
- Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association - preferred
- Evidence of continuing education in Acute Care and Emergency Department Care preferred
- Recent experience with a varied clinical practice including ED, and acute inpatient care supports
- A strong theoretical and practical knowledge of PT interventions and assessments specific to frailty and acute care diagnoses for a diverse range of patients
- The ability to independently support PT assessments and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team
- Strong knowledge of community services, supports, and resources to support systems flow.
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Responsibilities
Provide physiotherapy assessments and interventions in the Emergency Department, focusing on frailty, admission avoidance, and patients who are admitted. Collaborate with the interprofessional care team and connect patients with appropriate community services and resources.
Requirements
Applicants must have a clinical master's degree in physiotherapy or equivalent, an independent practice license, and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Recent experience in emergency and acute inpatient care, strong knowledge of physiotherapy interventions for frailty and acute conditions, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are required; Canadian Physiotherapy Association membership and relevant continuing education are preferred.
Skills
- Physiotherapy Assessment
- Acute Care
- Emergency Department Care
- Frailty Assessment
- Admission Avoidance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Community Referrals
- Knowledge of Community Resources
- Patient-Centered Care
- Clinical Decision-Making
Benefits
- Professional Development and Education Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Emergency Department
- Acute Care
- Acute Inpatient Care
- Frailty
- Admission Avoidance
- Physiotherapy Assessments
- Physiotherapy Interventions
- Interprofessional Care Team
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Community Referrals
- Community Services
- Patient-Centered Care
- Family-Centered Care
- Evidence-Informed Practice
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Continuing Education
- Allied Health
- Rehabilitation