Physiotherapist - Critical Care Unit, PTT (J0126-0452)

Job Description Physiotherapist - Critical Care Unit, PTT (J0126-0452) Company Bio North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career Position Summary Physiotherapist, Critical Care UnitThe practice of physiotherapy is the assessment of physical function and the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury or pain, to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment function or to relieve pain. You have the ability to assess and analyze clinical findings and utilize evidence-base practice where available in order to carry out accepted techniques and develop treatment plans appropriate for patients’ condition, and to change and terminate treatment when necessary. You have superior communication and interpersonal skills, effortlessly connecting with physicians, staff, patients, and families, and display a high degree of professionalism, with the ability to work independently, in small groups and in a team environment. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers , learners, patients and families. On a practical level, you will Provide patient care following current accepted standards of practice and principles of physiotherapy in the assessment, treatment and education of patients, and maintain liaison with other members of the health care team concerning the progress and discharge of patientsMaintain current written assessment and progress notes on patient health records, and communicate with other health care team members as requiredCarry out administrative duties consisting of: keeping statistics of productivity, ensuring patient and staff safety, attending staff meetings, involvement in program development and implementation, quality improvement initiatives and quality assurance activitiesAssess and analyze clinical findings in order to develop treatment plans appropriate for a patient’s conditions, and to change and terminate treatment when necessarySafely implement commonly accepted physiotherapy techniques relevant to a patient’s condition utilizing evidence-based practices Provide educational programs for hospital staff and groups in the community. Supervise physiotherapy support personnel such as the Rehabilitation Assistant, physiotherapy students and internsEngage in ongoing professional development such as in-service education, post-graduate education and literature reviewEngage in patient and family education as appropriateAdminister statistics of productivity, ensuring patient and staff safety, track involvement in program development and implementation, quality improvement initiatives and quality assurance activitiesUse evidence-based/best practice guidelines in developing appropriate physiotherapy care plans as well as in developing policies and procedures aligned with the organization’s strategic directionSupports the hospital’s mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation Qualifications As required by the CPO: a degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized academic institution, Masters of Science in Physiotherapy preferredRegistered member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO)CPO Rostered for the controlled acts of Tracheal suctioning and Administering a substance by inhalation is strongly preferredAcute care experience including respiratory conditions is requiredBilingualism in French/English an asset What We Offer Working at NYGHmeans working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-Time Temporary position (6 Months), with 8 hours shifts, day shifts, including weekends in the Critical Care Unit (CrCU). We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #INDHP #LI-BRI