OPSEU
Job Title: Physiotherapist
Status: Casual Part Time
Department: ARC Physiotherapy - Bowmanville
Program: Healthy Aging
8 Hour Shifts, Days, Evening, Weekends (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Bowmanville
Wage Schedule: $40.360 - $56.300 per hour
OPSEU:2600000081
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, and working within a multi-disciplinary Acute Care inpatient team, the Physiotherapist is responsible for patient assessment and the development and execution of treatment plans. The physiotherapist documents all aspects of patient care, actively participates in patient care meetings and maintains relevant statistics. The physiotherapist will participate in program development, evaluation and with education activities as determined by the service. Other related duties as required. Weekend scheduling may be required. Travel between Lakeridge Health campuses may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario in good standing;
- MSc. in Physiotherapy or equivilent;
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience with acute care inpatient rehabilitation preferred;
- Proven ability to develop and deliver education programs utilizing adult education principles;
- Experience with the assessment and treatment of the geriatric population required;
- Proven ability to plan and recommend continued self-care programs for the client;
- Rostered with the college of physiotherapists for the controlled act of administering an inhaled substance, or willingness to complete within 3 months of hire
- Demonstrated experience in the treatment of patients with multiple physical impairments and a variety of chronic diseases, preferred;
- Proven ability to lift, turn, transfer patients both manually and with mechanical aids;
- Proven working knowledge of personal computers, utilizing Microsoft Office software;
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, prioritization, problem-solving and case management skills;
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills and conflict management skills;
- Current CPR certification;
- Must have a satisfactory performance record;
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety;
programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
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