Bilingual Physiotherapist Labelle, Winchester

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced physiotherapist seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Bilingual Physiotherapist
, you will assess and determine patient care needs and eligibility, provide access and referrals to community services, and engage with patients, caregivers and other health care practitioners.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

The Physiotherapist plans, organizes and directs diverse programs of treatment, counseling, screening and education for ONTARIO HEALTH AT HOME Champlain Patients in a variety of settings (in homes and retirement homes).

• Provides physiotherapy services to ONTARIO HEALTH AT HOME Champlain patients through initial assessment, identification of problems, establishment of goals and treatment plans, implementation of physio treatment, follow-up and management of patient’s condition.
• Establishes priorities and treatment goals with respect to identified problems and develops methods of achieving these goals.
• Ensures that clinical records are maintained in accordance with ONTARIO HEALTH AT HOME Champlain Policies and Procedures and the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Schedules patient visits according to Physiotherapy priorities.
• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and maintains liaison with other health care professionals.
• Acts as an education and resource person for other health care professionals.
• Participates in committees as approved.
• Partakes in professional development activities and maintains knowledge and ability in the realm of physiotherapy.
• Maintains supplies and recommends equipment for department use within budget limitations.
• Interprets the role and objectives of the ONTARIO HEALTH AT HOME Champlain Physiotherapy Program in the community.

Team/Department: Allied Health

Hours of work: 8:30am-4:30pm – Monday to Friday

FTE: 1.0

Starting Salary: $44.480 to $51.340

Affiliation: OPSEU

Reporting to: Manager, Patient Services

Office

Location:

Labelle, Winchester, Cornwall

• Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy and current certificate of registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Related professional experience which would normally be attained over a period of two years in a Physiotherapy role
• Related experience in a similar community-based setting is an asset
• Current CPR-C certificate
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

• Knowledge of health care system and the role of the ONTARIO HEALTH AT HOME Champlain within the system
• Knowledge of ONTARIO HEALTH AT HOME Champlain operations, quality, risk, and performance management principles
• Knowledge of relevant health care legislation
• Knowledge of ONTARIO HEALTH AT HOME Champlain policies, procedures, strategic direction and goals
• Understanding of ONTARIO HEALTH AT HOME Champlain partners and contracted service providers in the community

• Effective planning and organizing skills to manage multiple patients, provide information reports, and take corrective action as required
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation, reports, forms, and recommendations
• Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability
• Strong ability to manage difficult conversations/situations in a healthy and effective manner
• Demons…