Saint John Physiotherapist 1 (PT01) PCN 9253499

Job summary

Assess, plan, and provide physiotherapy services to individuals and groups with physical dysfunction or pain, while maintaining clinical records and participating in interdisciplinary care planning. Provide guidance to assistants and other healthcare providers, educate patients and colleagues, mentor students, and contribute to clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.

Job details

Job Purpose The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing assessment, consultation and clinical services for individuals with physical dysfunction or pain. Qualifications Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapist of New Brunswick and eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record. Key Responsibilities The Physiotherapist is responsible for: Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and groups Maintaining clinical records and documentation Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers Participating in interdisciplinary care planning Preparing and presenting information and education sessions Providing mentoring and support for students Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices and clinical guidelines Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment Competencies Identified By The Canadian Physiotherapy Association (2009) Professional Accountability Communication and Collaboration Professional Judgment and Reasoning Client Assessment Physiotherapy Diagnosis/Clinical Impression and Intervention Planning Implementation and Evaluation of Physiotherapy Intervention Practice Management COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK Analytical Thinking Flexibility Mentoring & Coaching Patient/Client Focus Planning and Prioritizing Work Problem Solving Interested? Apply Today! Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications. About Horizon’s Recruitment Process We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes. Diversity Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

What you’ll do

Assess, plan, and provide physiotherapy services to individuals and groups with physical dysfunction or pain, while maintaining clinical records and participating in interdisciplinary care planning. Provide guidance to assistants and other healthcare providers, educate patients and colleagues, mentor students, and contribute to clinical policies, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of New Brunswick and eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Applicants must be able to perform the role, attend work regularly, and have a good work record.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Physiotherapy Assessment
• Therapy Planning
• Clinical Intervention
• Clinical Documentation
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient Education
• Mentoring
• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Patient Focus
• Planning and Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Professional Judgment
• Communication
• Clinical Record Keeping

Job areas

• Healthcare