Physiotherapist presso Hamilton Health Sciences

Ward 8 South is an active adult general internal medicine unit with a 4-bed Step-Down Unit. An interdisciplinary team provides care to an acutely ill primarily geriatric patient population, including patients with multi-system chronic illnesses. Emergency Services at all Hamilton Health Sciences sites provides acute care for both adults and children. Hamilton General supports adult trauma, burns, cardiology and cardiovascular programs. 

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. 

Monday to Friday; days, weekends 

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 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

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