Physiotherapist – Emergency, PT ( J1124-0771)

Job title:

Physiotherapist – Emergency, PT ( J1124-0771)

Company

North York General Hospital

Job description

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 SummaryPhysiotherapist, Emergency Department
Your goal in this position is the assessment of the physical function and safety concerns of your patients, and the subsequent treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury or pain, and to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment function to relieve pain. You will determine appropriate interventions and discharge planning in this rapid paced environment in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of care providers, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You are flexible, adaptable, and have excellent interpersonal skills to advocate for patients and families while effortlessly connecting with physicians, staff, and community agencies. You demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity and competence. You are self-directed and flexible to adapt to the demands of a constantly changing patient case load, and are able to prioritize and meet additional responsibilities as required. You are able to self-evaluate in order to maintain clinical competency and determine needs for professional development. 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 patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.On a practical level, you will

• Deliver patient care following current accepted standards of practice and principles of physiotherapy in the assessment, treatment and education of patients, and liaises with other members of the health care team members in a collaborative and consultative role

• 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

• Maintain current documentation on patient health records and communicate with the healthcare team members, as required

• 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

• Bachelor of Science Physiotherapy from a recognized educational institution, Masters preferred

• Experience in Emergency department an asset, acute care experience required

• Registration, in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and rostered for Administering a Substance by Inhalation

• Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association encouraged

What We OfferWorking 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 Regular position, 12 hour shifts, day shifts, including weekends in the Emergency department.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.
#LI-BR1How to ApplyThink you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Expected salary

$45.61 – 54.95 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:38:13 GMT

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