Physiotherapist

• Contract

Physiotherapist

Please apply via http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/careers and search for Requisition # 114715

Location: Hamilton General Hospital

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Rate: $40.43 - $51.83 

Unit Summary

The Regional Rehabilitation Centre is home to an outpatient Fee For Service rehabilitation program  that will assess and treat workers from the WSIB  (Workplace Safety Insurance Board) program.  This program will assess and treat WSIB workers to address their impairments and functional limitations due to their workplace injuries. The PT will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Psychology, OT, OTA/PTA and Kin. The service delivery model consists of 1:1 intensive rehabilitation, circuit styled work hardening and group education sessions specific to the patient population.

Position Summary

As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Physiotherapist coordinates, assesses and provides care to patients with a variety of outpatient WSIB neurological, and musculoskeletal needs. The Therapist will communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team members and community agencies in the provision of care and in accordance with WSIB reporting timelines. The Physiotherapist is responsible for the provision of assessments, treatment interventions program planning and implementation, discharge planning and WSIB communication for Occupational Health Assessment Programs and Specialty Treatment programs.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days and evenings
This position is temporary until January 2026.

Qualifications 

• Required: current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Required: Graduate of an approved School of Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge and experience, within the last 5 years, in the management of patients with MSK OR ABI injuries and patients being treated with workplace injuries.
• Self-directed, flexible, independent practitioner who is also able to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience, within the last 5 years, in the area of WSIB OHAP and Specialty treatment programs.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, strong communication skills, well-developed critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, as well as a patient and family-centered approach to care
• Demonstrated experience, within the last 3 years, working collaboratively with and assigning tasks to a PTA and/or other support personnel
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the provision of evidence-based Physiotherapy care
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stake-holder groups including clients, families, support staff/caregivers, management teams and other members within the circle of care
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient safety procedures/protocols
• Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and transferring techniques using appropriate body mechanics
• Demonstrated interest and commitment to supporting student educational opportunities, as well as participating in continuing professional development opportunities, professional practice and program committees and initiatives that support patient care, clinical practice, education and research as approved by Clinical Manager in conjunction with the Chief of Interdisciplinary Practice

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.

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