Physiotherapist

POSITION TITLE:    Physiotherapist

PROGRAM:             West End Integrated Falls Prevention Program (WEIFPP) and Primary Care

DEPARTMENT:         Integrated Health Services

REPORTS TO:           Manager, Community Mental Health and Director, Integrated Healthcare

Employment Type: Regular Part-time, Flexible FTE, 21 hrs/wk to 28 hrs/wk 

Pay Scale:               $38.145/hr to $44.882/hr

Who are we?
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative, community-based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who face barriers to care due to race, gender, income and/or ability. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process, you require accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation. 

Job Summary 

The West End Integrated Falls Prevention Program aims to address falls prevention strategies and treatment, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life for seniors living in the community and their caregivers. the Primary Care team is predominantly center-based with some community-based wellness clinics. The physiotherapist will work with a multi-disciplinary health care team in the provision of individual client falls assessment, intervention, education and outreach based on best practices.

Job Specific Responsibilities 

• Using a client centered approach, the Physiotherapist assesses the client falls risks and mobility challenges, establishes treatment goals with the client, and formulates and implements a plan in collaboration with the WEIFPP team.
• Provide education to Primary Care clients with a strong emphasis on health promotion.
• Provides education and outreach to seniors and caregivers including appropriate assessments, screening, referral, education, follow up and other clinical activities consistent with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards of physiotherapy practice.
• Keeps complete, accurate and timely records of client care.
• Works autonomously in community setting through outreach and home visits and will assess, manage and document clinical risk.
• Acts as a health resource and provides appropriate support and consultation to staff other health care team staff.
• Participates in the preparation of new materials based on best practices for client education.
• Participates in regular chart reviews and case conferences.
• Provides health promotion activities as appropriate to the position.
• In consultation with the Program Manager and health care team, develops policies, procedures and protocols for client management and for quality care.
• Participates actively in information sharing within the program, team and other partner agencies.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of relevant data for administration, planning and evaluation.
• Works with internal and external service providers as well as relevant community groups.
• Participates in the development of primary care and health education programs based on client and community identified health needs.
• Participates in community outreach activities, related to falls prevention. Performs other tasks related to the Integrated Falls Program as assigned by Supervisor.
• Run run group programming for Primary Care team. 

Common Responsibilities 

• Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk as per Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
• Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
• Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
• Contributing to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
• Maintaining competence, and a professional license to practice.
• Supporting the Centre’s student and volunteer placement programs.
• Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
• Contributing to the Centre’s work by participating in meetings and committees.
• Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
• Contributing to the Centre’s practices of hiring, orienting, and training of staff.
• Contributing to the Centre’s efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services, and activities.
• Participating in the Centre’s efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
• Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedure

Qualifications 

• Master's Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current (and in good standing) Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of three years of Physiotherapy experience in a community setting.
• Fall Prevention experience, completion of Canadian Falls Prevention curriculum an asset.
• Professional experience working with seniors, low-income families and multicultural communities.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• English essential; Bilingualism and other languages an asset.
• Administrative Skills: completing reports and maintaining client records; working in a computerized (Windows) environment.
• Valid driver’s license and current, adequate vehicle insurance, use of a vehicle.