Physiotherapist

Job Summary

The Physiotherapist enhances the quality of life of patients by planning and implementing individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning and cardio-respiratory health, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.

Qualifications and Experience

• MSc or BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Physiotherapists.
• Registration with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association or eligibility.
• Two (2) years’ experience with an inpatient physical therapy program.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates excellent clinical skills and professional leadership capabilities with a focus on collaborative teamwork, patient flow and quality improvement.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Demonstrates excellent assessment, communication, organization, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to function both independently and as an inter-professional team member in a crisis and fast paced demanding environment.
• Demonstrates a strong abilities to facilitate patient and family-centered care and establish therapeutic relationships.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to the professional growth and development of self and others.
• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• It is the responsibility of allemployees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Demonstrated appreciation and respect for protocol, professionalism and confidentiality.

Our Values

Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

• Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
• Compassion - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
• Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
• Respect- We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
• Excellence - We support a culture of distinction

Hours of Work:  In order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7.  There is the expectation that you are available to work weekdays, weekends and all shifts.

Other:  All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination (two doses) unless provided with a medical exemption or an accomodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Stevenson is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at (705) 435-3377 ext 3354.