Physiotherapist - Ambulatory Rehabilitation – Vestibular Therapy Program - Temporary Full-time-

Contract end date: 5/2/2025

Summary of Duties

• We are currently seeking a physiotherapist with expertise in Vestibular Therapy to provide services to patients at our Bayview Campus.
• You will be responsible for independently assessing clients and developing and implementing treatment programs for clients with vestibular and related disorders as a part of the specialized outpatient Ambulatory Rehabilitation program
• Our clinical practice is primarily OHIP-funded, with a smaller component of WSIB clients.
• We treat in a one-on-one model with quality of care and education in home exercises/self-treatment as a focus.
• You will triage referrals based on need, discuss the plan of care with referring clinicians and patients, and complete associated administrative work and documentation per hospital and professional requirements.
• You will educate client and their families, hospital staff, and the community regarding vestibular disorders and preventative care.
• Additional musculoskeletal assessment and treatment may be required, in partnership with Sunnybrook’s Working Condition Program at the Holland Orthopaedic and Arthritic Centre. This service would include:
  • Interdisciplinary (Physician and Allied Health Professional) assessment and treatment for clients referred by third-party payers
  • Preparation of comprehensive assessment and treatment reports outlining findings, recommendations and return to work planning within specified timelines
  • Developing, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patient-centred exercise programs for active rehabilitation with a focus on individualized work conditioning
  • Providing education on preventative healthcare and pain management strategies
• As part of our academic health sciences centre, you will participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing professional development activities that foster ongoing learning, professionalism, inter-professional collaboration and best practices in occupational therapy/physiotherapy. You will act as a resource to occupational therapy/physiotherapy students on an ongoing basis, in support of Sunnybrook’s full affiliation with the University of Toronto

Qualifications/Skills

• Master’s degree or regulatory body approved equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and practice in accordance with Standards for Practice.
• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience working with vestibular disorders
• Previous experience in concussion rehabilitation preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to person-centered care.
• Excellent ability to work independently, and to collaborate with other therapists and surgeons.
• Well-developed communication skills, and strong ability to prepare cogent written reports in a timely fashion.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong professionalism, demonstrated in team building skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Computer literacy required.