Work Type: Casual
Location: WRHN @ Queen’s Blvd (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital Campus)
Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.
WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.
At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.
Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.
Position Summary :
The Physiotherapist manages a caseload of in-patients, including patients with medical, surgical, respiratory, and cardiac-related health concerns. The Physiotherapist is responsible for assessing clients and providing recommendations and treatment as appropriate with the goal of enabling clients to maximize their level of independence.
Position Requirements:
- BScPT, MScPT or equivalent
- Current licensure with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Active Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate or ability to obtain within 3 months and maintain
- Experience working in an acute care setting preferred
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of the interdisciplinary team
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to plan effective therapeutic programs
- Knowledge of, and ability to demonstrate corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Computer literacy; experience with Cerner documentation is an asset
- Demonstrated physical stamina to assist in the mobilization, transfer and/or positioning of adults
Position Responsibilities:
- Works as part of an interdisciplinary team and acts as a consultant to other disciplines
- Assesses clients, evaluates and revises treatment programs, including goals and discharge plans
- Ability to work with diverse families and apply creative solutions to complex problems
- Maintains current accurate clinical records according to standards set by College of Physiotherapists
- Documents assessment results, goals, treatment, client progress and discharge plans using electronic medical record (Cerner
- Delegates, supervises and evaluates patient care provided by therapy assistants
- Actively participates in continuous quality improvement projects
- Other duties as delegated by the Manager or Professional Practice Lead
Application Instructions:
EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.
As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
International Applicants
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.
