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The Physiotherapist (PT) works as a member of the interprofessional inpatient rehabilitation team. The PT utilizes a personcentred approach in considering the occupational performance issues component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients in preparation for discharge to the community.
The PT is responsible for conducting assessments developing care plans providing patient/family education evaluating progress and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals relevant to the patient population the unit serves. The PT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings clinical rounds team huddles and quality improvement initiatives. The PT assigns appropriate tasks to Physiotherapist Assistants and volunteers under their indirect supervision and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of PT and PTA students. The PT may also attend the following inpatient units within St. Johns Rehab as per schedule: Amputee Cardiovascular Transplant Rehab Programs (A1).
Qualifications/Skills:
Successful completion of a recognized postsecondary program in Physiotherapy.
Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Minimum one year of clinical experience relative to the patient population the unit serves.
Excellent professional judgment conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients families team members students and community partners.
Competence in the practice of evidencebased physiotherapy and interprofessional care with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures relevant to the patient population the unit serves.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles
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