Physiotherapist (Outpatient Neuro Rehab)

KEY FUNCTION: 

Provide high intensity rehabilitation programming with a focus on neurological rehabilitation for outpatients post-discharge from hospital.  Provide physiotherapy services to outpatients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to maximize abilities, maintain and/or improve independence, and assist with compensation for functional limitations. 

REPORTING:   

Under the general direction of the Coordinator, Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation and Outpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services.

DUTIES:

1. Support implementation and adoption of CorHealth Ontario’s Model of Care for Community Stroke Rehabilitation and Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation
2. Participate in the intake and/or transitional care processes for referred patients from hospital.
3. Perform a physical assessment and medical history of patients to establish a clinical impression for physiotherapy intervention as required.
4. Initiate and execute all physiotherapy treatments related to the clinical impression to deliver patient care and perform on-going evaluations to support treatment progression, goal achievement and eventual discharge from service.
5. Conduct home and/or community visits for assessments and/or treatments as required.
6. Participate in or support a virtual model of therapeutic care as required.
7. Participate in the service’s discharge planning process.
8. Provide supervision and direction to physiotherapy assistants and assigned support personnel as required in accordance with the standards defined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
9. Provide coverage support in the Outpatient Rehabilitation service to meet patient care demands as required.
10. Document assessment in the patient’s medical chart, clinical impression, and in all related physiotherapy intervention and patient outcomes; maintain an accepted standard of documentation for quality assurance as outlined by the CPO and HSN policies.
11. Maintain required data and relevant statistical information.
12. Work collaboratively with other health care professionals regarding patient management for clinical problem-solving and program development.
13. Educate patients and family members.
14. Act as a professional resource for internal health care providers and community partners.
15. Provide theoretical and clinical education and supervision to physiotherapy students and undergraduate students.
16. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
17. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
18. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
19. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
20. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 
21. Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Current Certificate of Registration with the CPO is required.
2. Successful completion of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) course(s) is required.
3. Training as an Assistive Devices Program (ADP) authorizer is required.
4. Completion of the CorHealth’s Interprofessional Stroke Core Competency Framework or willingness to complete within one month of employment is required.
5. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Experience working with people who have had a stroke, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, other neurological conditions or muskuloskeletal disorders in a rehabilitation setting is required.
2. Experience working with an evidence-based approach to service delivery and within an interdisciplinary team setting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
2. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
3. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
4. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
5. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
7. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
8. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
5. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
6. Valid driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle is required.
7. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
8. Ability to travel between local and regional sites (e.g. Patient Homes, Community Locations).

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.