Physiotherapist - UH (Part-Time)

The Physiotherapist (PT) is accountable for providing physiotherapy services for the Clinical Neurological Sciences unit as part of the CNS physiotherapy team. The successful candidate will support collaborative, patient centred, evidence informed care and is accountable for providing physiotherapy services as required. The PT will value an interprofessional approach and will participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives. The PT will report to the Manager, Physiotherapy. Shifts are scheduled Monday – Fridays, weekends (both full days and part days), statutory holidays and On Call.

Clinical experience in the acute care setting including acute neurosciences and cardiorespiratory preferred.

Regular Part-Time

Rate of Pay:           $41.31 - $51.65 per hour

Hours of Work:       Up to 22 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Successful Completion of an Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy
• Completion of Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy preferred
• Current Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Current membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
• Certification in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation preferred
• Clinical experience in in the acute care setting including cardiorespiratory, medicine and neurosciences preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Workload Measurement software (Infomed)
• Demonstrated ability to ensure an evidence-informed approach to patient care
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively to promote interprofessional practice and achieve optimal patient care
• Proven critical thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication skills (both verbal and written), leadership and teaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and function independently
• Demonstrated committed to ongoing learning for the purpose of improving patient outcomes through seeking, creating, applying, disseminating and translating knowledge
• Excellent information research skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis. 
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly at LHSC Careers website.