Clinical Physiotherapist II-FCT

Zone:
Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location:

LWHC
- Labrador City
- Labrador West Health Centre

Clinical Physiotherapist II-FCT – Labrador Grenfell Zone – PHC – CCT – Lab West (Temporary Full-time) – NAPE HP – 56640RP1

Hours:

75 hours bi‑weekly (8 Hours; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

CGHP
43 (CAD
46.39 - CAD
57.26 per hour) Plus Labrador Allowance, if applicable.

The following incentives may be applicable:

This position may be eligible for consideration in the Rural Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

The Physiotherapist II (PT II) will work in an inter‑professional collaborative team environment to provide person and family‑centered care that is evidence‑based, comprehensive and compassionate, with a focus on improving access, optimal health outcomes and quality of life.

The Physiotherapist II is a leadership role responsible for coordination of clinical client care as well as assisting clients and their families to navigate family care teams and community services. The Physiotherapist II will practice to their full scope in order to meet client needs; participate in direct care of clients and provide clinical leadership, including:

• Utilizing a collaborative, shared‑care approach in partnership with clients, families, caregivers, team members and community partners to support individuals and communities in achieving optimal health, wellness, functional independence and physical performance.
• Providing direct client care, including comprehensive assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic services; planning, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans, incorporating the Determinants of Health.
• Health promotion and education for individuals, families, caregivers, collaborative teams, community groups and external agencies, with a focus on promoting physical activity and therapeutic exercise, preventing injury and functional decline, and fostering self-management for acute and chronic conditions, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
• Facilitating group sessions to promote wellness, support chronic disease prevention and management, and improve quality of life.
• Facilitating integrated virtual care options to increase access for individual and group sessions.
• Acting as a liaison with community wellness groups and initiatives to assist in program planning, development, implementation and support.
• Providing professional and clinical leadership, education, mentorship and support to the inter‑professional collaborative team, physiotherapy support staff, and students/learners.
• Recognizing cultural diversity and practicing culturally safe care.
• Practicing age‑friendly care in a collaborative care team setting.
• Working closely with the manager and other team members to:
  • Assist in program development.
  • Achieve client, community and clinician engagement.
  • Improve care coordination among team members across the continuum of care, ensuring coordinated, seamless transitions of care and timely access to improve health outcomes and optimize quality of life.
• Participating in evaluation and continuous quality improvement processes based upon current evidence‑based practices.
• Using assessment to assist patients to navigate care pathways by communicating with the team and advocating for the client.
• Engaging in continuous education relevant to the position and providing guidance and support to rehabilitation assistants, students and other health professionals in the team.
• Applying advanced clinical, theoretical and decision‑making skills through comprehensive clinical knowledge and an interdisciplinary collaborative team approach to primary health care.

• Graduation from an approved recognized school of physiotherapy with a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration & licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP).
• A minimum of three years’ experience within the last five years working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with an adult outpatient population (preferred).
• Current BLS certification or willingness to complete on hire.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership, organizational, interpersonal and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written…