Physiotherapist

Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Physiotherapist to provide specialized geriatric assessment, analysis, and rehabilitative treatment for older adults with multiple complex health needs and functional decline. Support interdisciplinary rehabilitation by providing physiotherapy to maximize function, maintain and/or improve independence and quality of life, and assist with compensation for functional limitations. 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the CPO and successful completion of the Geriatric Learning series or equivalent. We are looking for someone with a minimum of three (3) years’ recent clinical experience working with older adults in a specialized geriatric and/or rehabilitative setting. Candidates that possess experience working in evidence-based approach to service delivery is preferred.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

North East Specialized Geriatric Centre (NESGC) is a multidisciplinary team of health care providers who deliver specialized care for older adults with complex health needs, as well as expert resources for health care professionals and caregivers throughout Northeastern Ontario.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province.  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS INCENTIVE GRANT

The incentive grant program offers taxable incentive grants of up to $5,000 per eligible year, to a maximum of $15,000 paid over a three-year period to audiologists, chiropodists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech language pathologists who establish their practice in Northern Ontario and accept full-time positions which are fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and which are approved by the Northern Health Programs (NHP). In order to be eligible for this incentive grant, the NHP must approve the application before the applicant establishes his/her practice. More information regarding this grant can be found here.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 7655 by March 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/. The posting will remain active until filled however the search committee will begin reviewing applicants on March 20, 2025.

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KEY FUNCTION: 

Provide specialized geriatric assessment, analysis, and rehabilitative treatment for older adults with multiple complex health needs and functional decline. Support interdisciplinary rehabilitation by providing physiotherapy to maximize function, maintain and/or improve independence and quality of life, and assist with compensation for functional limitations. 

REPORTING:    

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, North East Specialized Geriatric Services.

DUTIES:

1. Perform comprehensive geriatric assessments and establish patient-centered goals and care plans in complex older adult patients.
2. Perform a physical assessment and medical history of patients to establish a clinical impression for specialized physiotherapy intervention as required.
3. Analyse and synthesize findings from geriatric assessment into a comprehensive clinical report identifying client’s priority needs and relevant treatment options designed to optimize their independence. 
4. Treat patients to optimize functional independence and physical performance promoting optimal mobility, physical activity and overall health and wellness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
5. Lead the overall planning, organization, implementation and delivery of the Frail to Fit falls prevention program.
6. Educate patients and family members.
7. 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).
8. 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.
9. Participate in program development and committees and meetings regarding geriatric service delivery standards, best practice implementation, policies and procedures, forms and audits, and coverage/vacation planning within the professional discipline.
10. Work collaboratively with other health care professionals regarding patient management for clinical problem-solving and program development.
11. Act as a professional resource for internal health care providers and community partners.
12. Provide theoretical and clinical education and supervision to physiotherapy students and undergraduate students.
13. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
14. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
15. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
16. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
17. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 
18. Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the CPO.
2. Successful completion of the Geriatric Learning series or equivalent.
3. Core Indigenous Cultural Competency Training Program, and the Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Capabilities, Environment, Social (P.I.E.C.E.S.) Training program are required.
4. Certification as an Assistive Devices Program (ADP) authorizer is preferred.
5. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of three (3) years’ recent clinical experience working with older adults in a specialized geriatric and/or rehabilitative setting.
2. Experience working in evidence-based approach to service delivery is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated knowledge in geriatrics and rehabilitation.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of assessment tools (e.g. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), Berg Balance Scale, Clinical Frailty Scale, Barthel Index, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Trails Making Test, Geriatric Depression Scale and Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia).
3. Demonstrated knowledge in falls prevention.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of community agencies, long-term care and other health and social services agencies and resources.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of chronic disease management in the adult and geriatric population.
6. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
7. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
8. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
9. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
10. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
11. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
12. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Demonstrated  ability to meet the cognitive, emotional, and environmental demands of the job.
3. Demonstrated ability to perform with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
6. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
7. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
8. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
9. Ability to travel between local sites and to the patient’s home.

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.
 

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.