Physiotherapist

days, weekends 
 

Hamilton Health fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All Internal applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form. External applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre at for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset. 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements\: 

-Article 30 (k) – CUPE Collective Agreement 
-Article 10.7 (d) – ONA Collective Agreement 
-Article b) (ii) – OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
-Article 14.04 – OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
-Article 2.07 and Article 13 – PIPSC RT Collective Agreement 
 

As a vital member of the healthcare team, the Physiotherapist coordinates, assesses and evaluates patient care and provides physiotherapy care to meet the needs of cardiac and vascular surgery patients. The Physiotherapist collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in providing Phase 1 rehabilitation and education to patients and families. The physiotherapist functions as an integral member of the Physiotherapy Cardio-Vascular team providing services across 5 West, 5 South and CIU as needed. The physiotherapist is proactively involved in discharge planning collaborating with interprofessional team members and community agencies. The Physiotherapist practices in accordance with the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario Standards of Practice and Guidelines and according to Hamilton Health Sciences Policies and Procedures. The physiotherapist utilizes a patient and family centered care approach and incorporates best available evidence into practice. The physiotherapist participates and provides clinical education to physiotherapy students and others through preceptor, tutor and/or clinical lecturer activities. In addition to providing clinical care, the physiotherapist actively participates in continuing professional development opportunities, professional practice and program committees &/ initiatives that support patient care, clinical practice, education and research as approved by Clinical Manager in conjunction with the Chief of Physiotherapy Practice. 
 

5 South is a post surgical cardiac unit comprised of both step down and ward beds. An interdisciplinary team provides both tertiary and community level care to cardiac surgical patients. 

1. Graduate of an approved university graduate level physiotherapy program (BScPT, MSc.PT) or equivalent 
2. Current Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario 
3. Well developed physiotherapy assessment & treatment skills relevant to acute care cardio-vascular surgery and acute care cardiology patient populations 
4. Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal skills and effective discharge planning skills and knowledge of community resources and supports 
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating within an interdisciplinary healthcare team 
6. Participation in continuing education in order to upgrade skills and keep abreast of new developments within cardio-vascular and cardiology clinical practice areas 
7. Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment with high productivity, organizational and flexibility demands with solid clinical reasoning and caseload management skills 
8. BCLS or Equivalent