Physiotherapist

As a member of the healthcare team, the Physiotherapist coordinates, assess and evaluates patient care and provides physiotherapy service to meet the wide variety of patient needs on 8 South and the Emergency Department. The Physiotherapist collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and community agencies in the provision of care and discharge planning for patients and their families. The Physiotherapist practices in accordance with the standards and guidelines for professional practice as per the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO) and according to Hamilton Health Sciences Policies and Procedures. The Physiotherapist utilizes a patient-centered care approach and incorporates best available evidence into practice. The Physiotherapist participates and provides clinical education to physiotherapy students and others through preceptor, tutor and / or clinical lecturer activities. In addition to providing clinical care, the Physiotherapist will actively participate in professional practice and program committees that support patient care, clinical practice, education, and research as approved by Clinical Manager in consultation with the Chief of Physiotherapy Practice. 

1. Registration or eligible for registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
2. Relevant experience, knowledge and clinical application in the management of the acute medical population, discharge planning and community resources
3. Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving skills and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary collaborative practice team environment
5. Self-directed, independent reflective practitioner with well developed critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
6. Solid abilities to prioritize and manage caseload efficiently and employ effective time management strategies to maximize patient care access to physiotherapy services
7. Current Heart and Stroke Foundation course in CPR or equivalent preferred