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• Part Time

Physiotherapist

South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team

Location: Wasaga Beach, ON

Job Type: Full-time permanent, Part-time permanent

Closing Date: December 1, 2024

Application Method: Submit cover letters and resumes to info@southgeorgianbayoht.ca

The South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team is seeking a Physiotherapist (PT) to join a multi-disciplinary team to provide care in a primary care clinic. The clinic is in the two communities of Wasaga Beach and Collingwood in modern, purpose-built settings. You will facilitate the continuity of primary health care and health promotion by working collaboratively with our nurse practitioners, local physicians, and Interdisciplinary Health Professionals including, but not limited to, the Georgian Bay Family Health Team, South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre, Georgian Bay Family Health Organization.

Who is the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team?

The South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team (SGB OHT) is a new model of organizing and delivering health care that better connects patients and providers in their communities to improve patient outcomes. We are comprised of eleven anchor partners and a strong network of supporting community organizations. SGB OHT members collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and the community to co-design the best possible care for our region.

Key Responsibilities:

The Physiotherapist has the knowledge, skills and competencies to support individuals and populations across the continuum of care, including health promotion and illness prevention, self-management, treatment and rehabilitation.

The Physiotherapist assesses the impact of injury, disease or disorders of movement
and function, and promote, restore and prolong physical independence by enhancing a patient’s functional capacity.

The Physiotherapist assesses and treat individuals across the life-span who have
illness, injury or disability affecting the neuro-musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, vascular, and neurological systems;they also promote wellness and increased quality of life through education, specialized programming and a holistic approach to care.

The role of the Physiotherapist in the Primary Care Team includes, but is not limited to:

• Assessment of clients with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations, disabilities or other health related conditions using detailed history taking, as well as specific tests and measures for screening, establishing a diagnosis and monitoring change.
• Diagnosis resulting from assessment findings and clinical reasoning to determine abilities, functional needs and potential for change.
• Planning intervention strategies that address prognosis and follow-up and incorporates the application for selected approaches and techniques supported by the best evidence available and then communicating the plan to the patient and interdisciplinary team. Physiotherapy intervention typically includes the development of a client management program that encourages independence and uses various methods, techniques and education to produce changes in the client’s functional status consistent with assessment findings, diagnosis and prognosis.
• Implementing selected interventions safely to relieve pain; achieve and maintain health and fitness, functional independence and physical performance, and manage the identified impairments, disabilities and limits to participation.
• Evaluation of health status as a baseline for monitoring or to determine the result, impact or effectiveness of physiotherapy intervention.
• Screening for chronic and secondary conditions to promote prevention and early intervention.
• Education of the profession, other health professionals, the public and clients with the intention of transferring knowledge and skills and developing understanding, independence and competence.
• Consultation that provides professional advice and solutions as part of the inter-professional team collaboration.
• Integration with local community resources and services to enhance coordination and access to care.
• Program development, delivery and evaluation to support health and wellness for individuals, groups and communities.
• Case management related to planning, directing, organizing and monitoring service delivery and effective utilization of resources.
• Communication with clients, team members and others to achieve collaboration and service coordination.

What experience, education, and skills do you need?

Credentialing
Registration as a physiotherapist in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Education
Entry Level Degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent). Post graduate education in
health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease managementis considered
an asset.

Relevant Experience
At least one year, ideally three or more years of community, hospital or private
practice experience is required. Must demonstrate ability to conduct assessments, identify and implement care plans, document health records and communicate and collaborate with
an interdisciplinary care team.

Computer Skills
Basic skills related to Word processing, spreadsheets and PowerPoint; experience
with, or willingness to receive training in electronic medicalrecord software; and familiar with internet- based literature searching databases and using the internetto assist with physiotherapy research.

Other key competencies include:

• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Compliance with practice standards from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Please submit a cover letter with your resumé to info@southgeorgianbayoht.ca

The South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. Diverse team members are recruited, developed, and retained based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Applicants and team members will not be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other basis protected by applicable law. We look forward to hearing from you to discuss the role and any accommodation required.

To learn more about the South Georgian Bay OHT please visit our website at https://southgeorgianbayoht.ca/ 

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Sarah Grace Bebenek