The Physiotherapist collaboratively with the Occupational Therapists, OT/PTA and team to provide preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services aimed at the restoration of function and prevention of disability arising from disease, trauma/ injury, problems secondary to aging, stress or pain.  Use best practice and innovative approaches, from a physiotherapist perspective, to provide client/centered services including treatment, rehabilitation and support.

 

Duties:

• Evaluate clients to identify physical strengths and dysfunction and to determine movement potential
• Determine functional goals for patient based on problems identified
• Formulate treatment plan and continually reassess effectiveness
• Prioritize clients in terms of acuity
• Determine appropriateness of referral
• Establish and administer treatment program and modify as patient status dictates
• Collaborate and consult with other health care professionals in planning and providing patient care
• Ensure patient’s safety during treatment
• Determine if follow-up is required and ensure that is delivered
• Select and recommend adaptive equipment including mobility aids (walkers/canes), etc.
• Determine duration and frequency of treatment, plan and manage discharge event
• Maintain legally required medical records: including patient findings, analysis, treatment plan and rationale, response to treatment and discharge plans.
• Write progress reports to doctors/health care professional in hospital, community and other agencies
• Regularly review inpatient charts for pertinent information from other disciplines
• Perform chart audits and respond to audit outcomes.
• Document in accordance with the standards of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario and in compliance with The Royal documentation standards.
• Responsible for supervision the following staff assigned to the Geriatric program: Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant; Students; and Volunteers
• Provide education to employees concerning Safe Patient Handling
• Provide Lifts and Transfers equipment training to staff.
• Guide staff about potential risks to avert staff injuries.
• Ensure patient confidentiality
• Assess for custom-made splints
• Participate in collecting accurate data and maintenance of ethical standards
• Teach family members or others who will be responsible for ongoing care of patient after discharge
• Responsible for establishing and conducting educational programs for hospital staff, clients and families
• Responsible for upgrading theoretical and clinical knowledge by attending courses to keep abreast of current physiotherapy trends
• Responsible for developing research protocols, conducting research programs or studies in any area of physiotherapy
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and discipline specific committees (i.e. Falls Prevention Committee, Safe Patient Handling)
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Respectful Workplace policy.

  Qualifications:

  • Masters and/or Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
  • Assistive Device Program (ADP) authorizer status preferred. Consideration may be given to candidates who commit to completing the training within 12 months of employment in the position.  
  • Physiotherapy experience, preferably in Geriatrics.
  • Excellent communication skills, organizational ability, critical thinking and goal setting skills.
  • Group leadership and facilitation experience and skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of community resources in Ottawa-Carleton.
  • Knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member; comfortable with the interdependence, consensus decision-making, and accountability to team needs.
  • Evidence of client-directed practice of service delivery.
  • Sound understanding of the effects of physical aging and disease, dementia and responsive behaviours as well as an understanding of areas of vulnerability for this population.
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention training an asset.
  • Bilingual (French/English) is mandatory. English level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension, expression, reading, and writing. French level A- is mandatory in oral comprehension and expression.
    

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