Physiotherapist - Outpatient Services - Casual 2025-12556 (2025-12556)

Summary Of Duties

The Physiotherapist is responsible for carrying out professional assessments and treatment programs in the outpatient treatment areas. The main clinical areas of focus are the stroke/neurological, transplant, amputee, burns, trauma, complex care, oncology, and / or musculoskeletal populations may be part of the caseload. Broad ranges of treatment techniques are utilized to alleviate pain and restore movement, strength and function according to rehabilitation goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform subjective and objective patient assessments to identify clinical problems and patient goals.
• Based on the analysis of examination findings, select and implement a treatment program that is coordinated with the interdisciplinary team to achieve the client/patient’s rehabilitation goals.
• Manage a patient caseload in relation to the referral base.
• Document all aspects of the therapeutic processes in the patient’s medical record.
• Discuss treatment progress with members of the therapeutic team.
• Educate the patient and family members to reinforce treatment programs.
• Participate actively in the clinical teaching and indirect supervision of PT and PTA students and volunteers.
• Participate in team building and interdisciplinary team activities (e.g. team meetings, quality, education) as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of employees, patients, Sisters, students, volunteers, physicians and visitors including but not limited to: compliance with the safety standards of the Hospital and applicable legislation.
• Conduct their work in a safe manner; prevention, identification and reporting of safety issues and problems; taking corrective action, where possible; attendance at safety meetings / training / updates in accordance with the Hospital’s standards.

Qualifications/Skills

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree from an accredited physical therapy program or equivalent education as recognized by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Minimum one year of related clinical experience preferred.
• Experience with an outpatient setting is preferred.
• Experience with multiple populations is an asset.
• Excellent professional judgement and interpersonal communication skills with clients, families, team members and community partners.
• Competence in the practice of evidence based physiotherapy, with the application of appropriate practice models and outcome measures.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of good attendance, a satisfactory performance history and a discipline-free record required.
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles.