• Full Time

Physiotherapist Position

Bridges Community Health Centre (CHC) is a non-profit, community-governed organization funded by the Province of Ontario.  Our holistic, interdisciplinary model of health and wellbeing focuses on primary health care, health promotion, illness prevention, and community capacity building, while considering underlying social determinants of health and barriers to accessing care. Our greatest strength is our team, who is committed to the work they do, serving and strengthening the communities of Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet. We are currently recruiting a Physiotherapist to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a health care setting with preferred experience in the community
• Registration and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Able to work flexible hours and a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively individually and as part of an interprofessional
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• A vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel between our two sites.
• Valid CPR certificate an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide client assessment/reassessment, diagnosis, treatment, counselling, and health education for acute and chronic conditions, to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction in patients, in keeping with regulations of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and the guidelines and policies of the CHC.
• Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit and meet the patient's goals and needs.
• Administers manual exercises: instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, functional activities, gait, and daily living activities and in using assistive and all applicable supportive devices.
• Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks, and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives.
• Completes assessments and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers to establish an integrated individualized plan of care.
• Designs home exercise programs, recommending and/or providing equipment, instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs that, if followed, will assure the continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge from therapy.
• Supervises support staff such as PTA and KIN.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Located in South Niagara, Bridges CHC has been proudly serving the lakefront communities of Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet for the last 17 years. Not only are these communities beautiful places in which to live and play, they are also wonderful places in which to work. Away from bustling big cities and commuter traffic, coming and going from work each day is just one of the benefits of working with us.

We also offer:

• A psychologically safe and inclusive workplace;
• A great team of professionals and a high employee retention rate;
• A comprehensive benefits package which includes employer-paid health and dental benefits, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), paid vacation/sick/ personal emergency time, and paid professional development opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to hr@bridgeschc.ca.

Cover letters can be addressed to:

Amy Devereaux, Program Manager/HR Coordinator

Bridges Community Health Centre
1485 Garrison Road
Fort Erie, ON, L2A 1P8 

Submissions will be accepted until the position is filled. Our CHC is committed to hiring staff that reflect the diversity of the clients and community that we serve. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Upon request, accommodation due to a disability is available throughout the selection process.

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Amy Devereaux