Physiotherapist (#037-24)

Homeand Community Care Support Services North East offers a wide-range of qualityhealth-care services and resources to support people of all ages at home,school or in community. In addition to planning, delivering and coordinatingcare for thousands of people each day in Northeastern Ontario, we alsomanage eligibility and admissions to long-term care homes, short stay respite,assisted living, and adult day programs. We need caring, motivated people whoare driven to help others and make difference in their community, to join ourmulti-disciplinary team.

Position: Physiotherapist (#037-24)

Region: Manitoulin/Sudbury

Description:

JOBPOSTING #037-24

POSTINGDATE: March 14, 2024

JOB TITLE: Physiotherapist – Temporary, Full Time

INITIAL ASSIGNMENT: In-Home (SUD IH PT-005)

BARGAININGAGENT: OPSEU

LOCATION: Sudbury

EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately to July 4,2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physiotherapist is responsiblefor the provision of physiotherapy services to Home and Community Care patientsin order to reduce, eliminate, or prevent physical disabilities/impairments andimprove the patient’s functional independence and safety in their respectiveenvironment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Physiotherapist in good standing with the Collegeof Physiotherapists of Ontario;
• In-depth knowledge of physiotherapy services and othercommunity resources;
• Good understanding of the roles of health care professionals;
• Relevant physiotherapy experience in a community/health careenvironment;
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of physiotherapytools, processes, equipment, and assistive technology;
• Knowledge of funding agencies related to the physiotherapyrecommendations;
• Practical knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation(e.g. regarding the provision of health care services, privacy, health andsafety, etc.);
• Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice andprofessional guidelines set forth by CPO;
• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiplepatients, and efficiently organize workload;
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work withdiverse patient groups, case managers, familymembers/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals,community organizations and service providers;
• Effective listening, observation, and facilitation skills;
• Ability to communicate information effectively through avariety of means including reports, letters, meetings, and presentations;
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) andMicrosoft Office applications (Word, Excel);
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle;
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English isessential.

Salary: To be determined

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Full-Time

Deadline for Application: Wednesday, August 28, 2024

How to Apply:

Physiotherapistsmay qualify for a Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant of $5,000 peryear for three years which is paid by the Underserviced Area Program of theMinistry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Homeand Community Care Support Services North East is an equal opportunity employer.Personal information submitted will be usedonly for the purpose of determining suitability for this vacancy.All applicants are thanked for their interestin this position.Only those applicantsselected for an interview will be contacted.

Individualswith a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or theinterview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can bemade.

Interested persons are invited to submit acover letter and resume by visiting and applying through the organizationwebsite at:

Please refer to posting number 037-24when applying.

Home and Community Care SupportServices has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy across the provincethat requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Applicantsbeing considered for employment will be required to provide proof ofvaccination documentation confidentially to Human Resources upon hire. Anymedical or human rights exemption requests will be reviewed and validated priorto an offer of employment.