An exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work with a dynamic interdisciplinary team in the well recognized Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre.
As a member of the outpatient Physiotherapy team, the successful candidate will provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for patients with orthopedic conditions, with a focus primarily on conditions of the shoulder. . Patients referred to outpatient physiotherapy services are either post surgical or non surgical. In a supportive learning environment, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen a range of skills guided by sound clinical judgment and evidence based practice.
The successful candidate will also be expected to provide some weekend physiotherapy care to the acute inpatient population.
Essential Qualifications
Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Minimum 2 years related experience as a Physiotherapist
Experience working with acute post surgical and/or chronic musculoskeletal conditions, and demonstrate knowledge and experience with surgical and non surgical conditions related to the shoulder.
Experience and demonstrated competency in establishing rehabilitation goals and in the implementation of strategies and protocols for goal attainment
Demonstrated experience using a patient centered approach
Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
Knowledge of adult learning principles
Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice
Flexibility in adapting to varying case load needs
Demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence based research into practice
Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in French would be an asset.
Knowledge of computer systems (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, Outlook, Microsoft Office)
Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and relevant interest groups
Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self management approaches
Demonstrates initiatives with program development/improvement
Teaching and Research
St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
Immunization Requirements
Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and a written commitment to follow any future Public Health recommendations and St. Joseph's Health Care London policies and processes related to Covid management in the workplace.
Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing
Posting date: July 07, 2022
Submission deadline: August 03, 2022
Jennifer Pasichnyk, Human Resources
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.
Only those under consideration will be contacted.