Physiotherapist

Job Description:Job Description SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Physiotherapist REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to and receives direct supervision from the Program Supervisor – Community Health & Wellness, Health Services, Six Nations Elected Council. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION: To assess and treat problems of human movement for people with a wide range of conditions that affect their ability to function. Assessment and treatment includes the promotion of health and chronic disease prevention and management within the scope of physiotherapy practice. Services are provided in a clinical setting and/or in clients’ homes/long-term care facility and/or in the community. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Technical Functions - Intake and assessment of clients: o Identification of problems and development of an appropriate plan of care using appropriate standardized and non-standardized tools. o Appropriate use of physiotherapy interventions such as exercises, modalities, manual therapy and education. o Maintaining client records in accordance with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario guidelines and practice standards established by Six Nations Health Services for documentation in the Electronic Medical Record. o Participate in clinical rounds and case conferences as required. - Develop and implement community client service plans to community members required by: o Working with the Program Supervisor – Community Health & Wellness to determine case priority o Deliver services according to standards of care according to the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario o Provide in-service education and support community educational events o Participate in program development and accreditation activities o Participate in the discharge planning, development and implementation of client care plans, and client assessments as needed o Documentation in electronic medical record on a daily basis in accordance with the policies and procedures established by Six Nations Health Services - Develop and implement community physical activity programs in collaboration with other members of Six Nations Health Services o Assists community agencies in developing and implementing wellness programs o Provides educational experiences for community agencies as requested o Collaborates with other Health Services programs to provide physical activity opportunities within their services/events/programs o Responsible for supporting and/or providing regular group exercise programs for client populations identified (i.e. Falls Prevention, Arthritis, Diabetes, etc. - Provide supervision of Physiotherapy Support Personnel (Physiotherapist Assistants) o Follow established guidelines for the supervision of Support Personnel (PTAs) o Assign tasks and client to PTAs as determined appropriate o Monitor and review therapy provided by the PTA o Provide direct on-site supervision of the PTA as stipulated in the supervision guidelines o Conduct scheduled meetings to review cases as needed o Review treatment programs and individual progress to determine continuation or termination of treatment o Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of the PTA and supervising Physiotherapist are clearly defined in written format and available to all personnel in the work setting o Ensure that the training, qualifications, roles and responsibilities of the PTA are clearly outlined for the client o Obtain appropriate consent before allowing a PTA to provide treatment for an individual - Comply with established safety precautions and standards, infection control procedures and aseptic and isolation techniques - Utilize culturally appropriate, evidence informed practice principles throughout care. 2. Communications Functions: - Maintains/reviews assigned case files (case management) by: o Ensuring that assessment of work required and actual work performed is duly documented and placed in the electronic medical record o Assisting in the development and maintenance of physiotherapy service standards o Assuring that therapy personnel, clients, visitors, etc follow established policy and procedures at all times o Ensuring client’s safety and comfort while performing duties o Ensuring therapy is administered in compliance with applicable regulations and standards - Attends staff meetings for Six Nations Therapy Services - Employs appropriate communication skills when interacting with clients, families and other staff - Attends case conferences and clinical rounds and provides input in order to coordinate care and optimize client outcomes - Follows procedures for reporting hazardous conditions, equipment and incidents - Ensures privacy is maintained in accordance with relevant regulations - Provides appropriate advocacy for clients and families when necessary - Communicates regularly with the Program Supervisor – Community Health & Wellness 3. Administrative Functions: - Plans weekly itinerary and completing monthly work reports and statistics o Follow established reporting procedures as laid out by the program o Complete necessary monthly report forms and ensure relevant statistics are maintained as required o Review physiotherapy policy and procedure manual, work plans and job descriptions annually o Coordinate and schedule clinical activities - Monitors clinic supplies and equipment inventory 4. Other Functions: - Performs other job related duties as may reasonably be required by the Program Supervisor – Community Health & Wellness. - Provides supervision of students and volunteers o Follows established College of Physiotherapist of Ontario guidelines for the use of supportive personnel o Provides direct on-site supervision of the student/volunteer as stipulated in the supervision guidelines o Obtain appropriate consent before allowing a student/volunteer to participate in treatment for an individual - Provides support to the Six Nations Emergency Measures Plan by ensuring awareness of the Emergency Measures Plan and assistance as instructed by the Director of Health Services. WORKING CONDITIONS: Working has a high profile, extensive public contact and is subject to deadlines and interruptions. Work may at times be subject to unscheduled hours and out of office sessions. Job ID: 38181932
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Six Nations of the Grand River

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