Physiotherapist

Hamilton Health Sciences 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 and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  
 

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 Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an 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 one of 4 critical care units at the HGH site, Neuro Trauma ICU, a 14 bed Level 3 ICU provides highly skilled tertiary and quaternary care to a population of over 2.3 million residents within the Central South region of Ontario. It supports the regional trauma, neurosurgical and stroke programs in addition to offering specialized care for clinical programs including neurosciences, surgery and spine. Using a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach that is dedicated to the principles of patient-and family-centered care, we treat highly complex patients using leading edge treatment modalities. In partnership with Trillium Gift of Life, we are leaders in organ donation for the province. The ICU also supports the Critical Care Response Team for the HGH site, bringing highly skilled, specialized, critical care nurses, as members of a multidisciplinary team, to offer support and consultation outside of the ICU. As a Royal College Accredited training program and through our affiliation with McMaster University, we offer opportunities for learning and conduct world renowned research.

The Physiotherapist provides assessments and interventions for a variety of patients in the Critical Care Program. This position is specific to the Neuro Trauma ICU, providing additional coverage to the Cardiovascular ICU and Medical Surgical ICU on weekends. The Physiotherapist participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in program development, evaluation and research. 
 

1. Current registration and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
2. Baccalaureate or Masters degree in Physiotherapy
3. Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
5. Knowledge of outcome measurement and evidence-based practice
6. Self-directed learner and independent practitioner
7. Excellent communication skills
8. Recent experience within 3 years in a Critical Care setting is preferred

Days, weekends, 8hr shifts