Clinical Extern

**Who We Are**:
**Who We Are**

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children?s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

**Posting Period**:
**Come join the LHSC team**

At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), which consists of Victoria Hospital, University Hospital, and the Children?s Hospital, nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. LHSC focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued.

Open: November 1, 2024

Deadline: November 14, 2024

**Department Description**:
We?re currently searching for Physiotherapy Externs to support our dynamic team. The Physiotherapy Clinical Extern, under the direction of the Physiotherapist assists with providing designated aspects of physiotherapy patient care, this may include exercise programming, functional mobility and gait training, as well as provision of modalities as assigned. This individual provides support to the Physiotherapists working on inpatient and outpatient units, working with patients with musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and neurological conditions.

Rate of Pay: $20.60 per hour

Temporary Part time

**Qualifications**:

- Physiotherapy Students enrolled in their 1st or 2nd year of an entry-level-to practice degree in Physiotherapy
- Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
- Excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, staff and the general public
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing tasks that require attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Commitment to patient/family centered care with a service-oriented attitude
- Ability to problem solve and demonstrate initiative within appropriate scope of practice
- Knowledge of patient requirements with respect to prescribed diets/menus
- Demonstrated knowledge of protocol to escalate concerns
- Must be self-directed and show initiative
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s Vision, Purpose and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

**All applicants would be required to submit the following documentation upon request**
- Proof of enrollment for attending full time Physiotherapy education at an accredited program in their 1st, 2nd year of an accredited physiotherapy program

Immunization Requirements:
**Teaching, Learning and Research**
- London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.