Physiotherapist - Patient Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time

Job Summary

The University Health Network is seeking a skilled Physiotherapist to join its team of healthcare professionals. As a Physiotherapist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of patients by planning and implementing individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning and cardio-respiratory health, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gather patient information, including observing and interviewing the patient and essential care partners; reviewing and interpreting pertinent patient documentation and health records; attending and participating in rounds, clinics, and case management meetings; actively collaborating with interprofessional team members.
  • Conduct initial screening and both formal and informal assessment protocols to assess patients' physical, functional, psychosocial, perceptual, and cognitive status.
  • Analyze all collected data to develop a clinical impression, formulate a treatment plan and consultation recommendations.
  • Communicate the results of the assessment/clinical impression to the patient, essential care partners and healthcare team; if the results of the assessment indicate, then communicate a diagnosis identifying a disease, physical disorder, or dysfunction as the cause of the patient's symptoms as per the controlled act of communicating a diagnosis in the RHPA.
  • Implement modifications and shifts in individualized treatment programs in order to reflect the patient's changing needs, as appropriate.
  • Coordinate and/or participate in the education of students/learners, hospital staff and the community as well as maintaining excellence in the provision of physiotherapy services through ongoing professional development.
  • Lead and/or participate in research studies related to physiotherapy.
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality indicators as per the Quality Programs of Allied Health, the Clinical Unit or Corporate Program of the University Health Network.
  • Critically appraise, choose, and implement outcome measures to assess the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Science (Physiotherapy) or recognized equivalent based on Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
  • Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
  • Minimum One (1) year related experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act.
  • Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
  • Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection prevention and control procedures.
  • Recognizes and acts within the scope and limitations of the physiotherapist.
  • Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner.
  • Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.

Why Work at UHN?

The University Health Network is a leading healthcare provider in Canada, offering a wide range of benefits, programs and perks to its employees. As a Physiotherapist at UHN, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and inspiring team of healthcare professionals, and to contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.



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