Physiotherapist

Summary:

Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions

The Physiotherapist, under the direction of the Manager of Rehabilitation or Clinical Manager- Branch level, is responsible for completion of professional activities that include: assessment, treatment, education, development of home exercise programs, supervision of Rehabilitation Assistants (RAs), and management of clients requiring Physiotherapy intervention, in accordance with professional standards.

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16 week home rehab program with a focus on maintaining client’s safety and well-being in their homes utilizing a client-centered approach.

Responsibilities:

• Assessment of client’s mobility in home settings.
• The PT will then develop and assign a home exercise program to an RA who then sees the client at home multiple times per week to administer the program.
• PT will then reassess at the mid-way point to evaluate any changes in the client’s mobility status and adjust the home exercise program as needed.
• A final PT discharge assessment occurs at the end of the 16 weeks to determine if ongoing PT is needed following our program.

Benefits:

• An extremely rewarding work environment in which significant and impactful service makes a direct difference in patient’s lives.
• Treatment of patients with varying diagnoses, abilities, and goals.
• A diverse and supportive work environment within an interdisciplinary team of home health care professionals (PT, OT, RA, SLP, SW, RD, RN/RPN, PSW).
• Flexible work schedule/hours and independent management of caseload.
• Educational and professional development opportunities.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the assessment of clients, establishment and ongoing evaluation and revision of treatment programs, including goals and discharge plans.
• Maintains current and accurate clinical records according to standards set by the College of Physiotherapists.
• Documents assessment results, goals, treatment, client progress and discharge plans.

Requirements:

• Maintain active good standing with the Provincial College of Physiotherapists.
• Participate in ongoing internal and/or external education activities.
• Adhere to Bayshore Healthcare / Bayshore Therapy & Rehab Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications:

• Education: Masters Degree or recognized equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• Experience: Prior experience with in-home assessments and treatments.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

Primary Location: ON-Brockville