POSTING DATE: October 16, 2018 POSTING # 378-18 (OPSEU)
EXPIRY DATE: October 23, 2018
HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSITION: PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Community Stroke Team
Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Using the principles of person-centered care, the physio therapist is responsible for providing services to referred stroke clients in a variety of settings, with a focus on attaining optimal physical functioning that relates to fostering independence in the home and a return to activities that are important to the client. The physiotherapist will also provide client-specific consultation and education/training/ in-services related to stroke rehabilitation for service providers, caregivers and families.
REPORTS TO: Manager, District Stroke Centre
DATE REQUIRED: As soon as possible
SALARY: $33.01 to $45.76 per hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Degree from recognized accredited university program in Physical Therapy
- A member in good standing of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Experience:
- Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation and demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practices.
- Experience in both hospital and community service delivery is an asset.
Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to practice effectively in an interprofessional collaborative environment.
- Sound understanding of the role of a variety of rehabilitation professionals in the provision of stroke rehabilitation.
- Working knowledge of and experience with theories and principles guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, problem-solving and innovation skills.
- Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative.
- Evidence of continued professional growth and/or professional development
- Appreciation of resource utilization
- ADP certification preferred
- Computer skills, particularly Meditech, MS Office, and/or other software
- A valid Ontario driver’s license
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
Please be advised that we are no longer accepting emailed or paper-based resumes. Please submit a complete resume by visiting our job opportunities page on our website: www.hpha.ca
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance is an equal opportunity employer that strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.