Hand Therapist

As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Physiotherapist coordinates, assesses and provides care to patients with a variety of outpatient WSIB neurological, and musculoskeletal needs. The Therapist will communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team members and community agencies in the provision of care and in accordance with WSIB reporting timelines. The Therapist is responsible for the provision of assessments, treatment interventions program planning and implementation, discharge planning and WSIB communication for Specialized Care Programs.
 

1. Required: current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

2. Required: Graduate of an approved Occupational or Physiotherapy program 

3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience, within the last 5 years, in the management of patients with hand injuries including customized splinting of the upper extremity as well as device fitting and patients being treated with workplace injuries.

4. Self-directed, flexible, independent practitioner who is also able to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team particularly surgical or ambulatory teams

5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience, within the last 5 years, in the area of WSIB Specialty programs 

6. Demonstrated leadership ability, strong communication skills, well-developed critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, as well as a patient and family-centred approach to care 

7. Demonstrated experience, within the last 3 years, working collaboratively with and assigning tasks to support personnel 

8. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the provision of evidence-based Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy care

9. Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stake-holder groups including clients, families, support staff/caregivers, management teams and other members within the circle of care 

10. Demonstrated knowledge of patient safety procedures/protocols 

11. Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and transferring techniques using appropriate body mechanics 

12. Demonstrated interest and commitment to supporting student educational opportunities, as well as participating in continuing professional development opportunities, professional practice and program committees and initiatives that support patient care, clinical practice, education and research as approved by Clinical Manager in conjunction with the Chief of Interdisciplinary Practice