Deep River and District Health
Website:
drdh.org
Job details:
Description
Position Summary:
The Physiotherapist provides high-quality, person-centered physiotherapy services across both hospital and long-term care settings. This includes assessment, treatment planning, intervention, education, and documentation for patients and residents with diverse medical, surgical, neurological, and geriatric needs. The Physiotherapist works collaboratively within the interdisciplinary teams to support mobility, rehabilitation, recovery, and quality of life.
Position Relationships
Reports to the Manager of Community Services and communicates and interacts with the healthcare team including physicians, other staff and managers, students and volunteers.
Duties
- Examines clients and develops treatment plans to maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability for clients to enhance optimal quality of life.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures.
- Supports and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.
Qualifications
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required.
- Degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution (Bachelor’s or Master’s level).
- Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Current Basic Rescuer (CPR) Certification required.
- Approved Ontario Assistive Devices Program Authorizer for mobility aids an asset.
- Experience in hospital and/or long-term care settings an asset.
- Knowledge of geriatric care principles and interRAI-LTCF or interRAI tools preferred.
- Proficient in electronic documentation and clinical systems.
- Demonstrated excellent time management, organization, communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated resilience, empathy, and professional boundaries while providing compassionate care required.
- Ability to think critically, problem solve, and apply evidence-based practice in clinical decision-making.
- Exceptional attendance required.
- Must agree to adhere to DRDH standards of behaviour.
This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
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