Physiotherapist I

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As a member of the Rehabilitation Medicine department at the Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH), the Physical Therapist I (PT) is responsible for providing direct client focused therapeutic care, in collaboration and consultation with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Areas of practice supported by Physiotherapy at MCH include inpatient general medicine, geriatrics, surgery, orthopaedics, ICU, CCU, and ED. Outpatient programs include general therapeutic interventions, wound clinic, ALS clinic, Healing Connections, and Osteoporosis Program. The PT I assesses physical status of clients, participates in the development and implementation of an integrated plan of care, and provides guidance and indirect supervision to Therapy Assistants and students. Collaborates in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of programs. The PT I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. Our department is dynamic and engaging with forward thinking leaders who care about their staff and the patients they serve. A formal mentorship program is included for staff during their first year of employment, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and development available.

Description:

Description: The Physical Therapist I (PT) is responsible for providing direct client focused therapeutic care, in collaboration and consultation with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The PT assesses physical status of clients, participates in the development and implementation of an integrated plan of care. The PT is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.