Physiotherapist - Critical Care Unit, PTT (J0624-0123)

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

Job Description

Physiotherapist - Critical Care Unit, PTT (J0624-0123)

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary
Physiotherapist, Critical Care Unit
The 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. #INDO

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 patients
Maintain current written assessment and progress notes on patient health records, and communicate with other health care team members as required
Carry 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 activities
Assess and analyze clinical findings in order to develop treatment plans appropriate for a patient’s conditions, and to change and terminate treatment when necessary
Safely 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 interns
Engage in ongoing professional development such as in-service education, post-graduate education and literature review
Engage in patient and family education as appropriate
Administer statistics of productivity, ensuring patient and staff safety, track involvement in program development and implementation, quality improvement initiatives and quality assurance activities
Use 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 direction
Supports 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 preferred
Registered 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 preferred
Acute care experience including respiratory conditions is required
Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH means 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 (12 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.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.



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