Jobs in Oshawa, ON

Job summary

Assess patients in an acute care inpatient setting and develop, deliver, and document treatment plans. Participate in patient care meetings, maintain statistics, and contribute to program development, evaluation, and education activities.

Job details

OPSEU Job Title: Physiotherapist *REPOST* Status: Regular Full Time Department: LHO Acute & Rehab, LHW Rehab Multisite Physio Program: Healthy Aging 9 Hour Shifts, Days, Evenings, and Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change) Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa & Whitby Wage Schedule: $42.510 - $59.290 per hour OPSEU: 2600002245 Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health! Duties And Responsibilities Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, and working within a multi-disciplinary Acute Care inpatient team, the Physiotherapist is responsible for patient assessment and the development and execution of treatment plans. The physiotherapist documents all aspects of patient care, actively participates in patient care meetings and maintains relevant statistics. The physiotherapist will participate in program development, evaluation and with education activities as determined by the service. Other related duties as required. Weekend scheduling may be required. Travel between Lakeridge Health campuses may be required. Qualifications Licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario in good standing; MSc. in Physiotherapy or equivilent; Minimum 2 years clinical experience with acute care inpatient rehabilitation preferred; Proven ability to develop and deliver education programs utilizing adult education principles; Experience with the assessment and treatment of the geriatric population required; Proven ability to plan and recommend continued self-care programs for the client; Rostered with the college of physiotherapists for the controlled act of administering an inhaled substance, or willingness to complete within 3 months of hire Demonstrated experience in the treatment of patients with multiple physical impairments and a variety of chronic diseases, preferred; Proven ability to lift, turn, transfer patients both manually and with mechanical aids; Proven working knowledge of personal computers, utilizing Microsoft Office software; Demonstrated excellent organizational, prioritization, problem-solving and case management skills; Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills and conflict management skills; Current CPR certification; Must have a satisfactory performance record; Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety; programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca . Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants. Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Conditions Of Employment The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348. Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months. Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment. #INDH

What you’ll do

Assess patients in an acute care inpatient setting and develop, deliver, and document treatment plans. Participate in patient care meetings, maintain statistics, and contribute to program development, evaluation, and education activities.

Requirements

Requires current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, a master's degree in physiotherapy or equivalent, and at least two years of clinical experience, preferably in acute care inpatient rehabilitation. Candidates need geriatric assessment and treatment experience, current CPR certification, strong communication and case management skills, and must be rostered to administer an inhaled substance or willing to complete the requirement within three months of hire.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Geriatric Care · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Acute Care Rehabilitation
• Geriatric Care
• Patient Education
• Self-Care Program Planning
• Management of Multiple Physical Impairments
• Patient Transfers
• Case Management
• Problem-Solving
• Organization and Prioritization
• Interpersonal Communication
• Conflict Management
• Microsoft Office
• Program Development and Evaluation
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare