This position is a member of the bargaining unit which is represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, and as such will be bound under the terms of the collective agreement.
Physiotherapist (Full-time 1.0 FTE Permanent)
A Physiotherapist works to evaluate,
restore and maintain physical functions of clients with a goal towards
increased participation and quality of life. This process includes assessment,
goal setting, treatment planning, and implementation of treatment in a direct,
indirect or consultative manner, as indicated, until discharge/transition to
school.
As an employee of Niagara Children's Centre, a
Physiotherapist may be assigned to one or more services. These include single
and interdisciplinary services, and specialized programs provided by the Centre
such as Lower Extremity Casting and Splinting; Gait and/or Seating and Mobility
Clinic.
Specific Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the position
include:
Assessment: The Physiotherapist assesses a child’s motor development, range of
motion, muscle tone, muscle strength, mobility, community accessibility, and
equipment needs. This may include
standardized and non-standardized assessment of the child’s motor skills as
well as the physical characteristics of the child’s environments. Assessment may take place at a variety of
locations, such as the Centre, the child’s home, school, pre-school and other
community settings.
Treatment Planning: On the basis of the assessment, the Physiotherapist collaborates with
the child/family, teacher, school, other therapists, and others who may be
involved, to identify goals and to establish an appropriate treatment plan to
achieve the goals.
Intervention: The Physiotherapist provides intervention to achieve the treatment plan
and to increase or maintain range of motion and prevent deformities; increase
or maintain strength; motor development, mobility and functional independence;
and to decrease pain. Treatment may
include pool therapy, the design and development of exercise programs, and the
prescription and fabrication of equipment or orthotics. Intervention may be provided in various
environments; through a variety of service delivery options (e.g., individual,
group, parent education, home programming) on a direct or indirect or
consultative basis and either in a single disciplinary setting or as part of an
interdisciplinary team.
Supervision: The Physiotherapist may be requested to supervise PTA’s as part of his/her regular workload
and in doing so, must adhere to the policies established in the College’s Standard for Physiotherapists Working
with Physiotherapist Support Personnel (June 2005/Updated March 2010).
The PT may also be requested to supervise students or volunteers.
Documentation: The Physiotherapist is responsible for report writing in accordance
with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario guidelines (such as assessments, progress reports,
transition reports, and discharge summaries).
In addition there may be documentation requirements such as internal and
external referrals; funding application forms on behalf of families or parent
correspondence. The Physiotherapist is also responsible for the daily and
accurate recording in the Centre’s data collection system of daily activities
and clients seen and to comply with all established clinical standards for
documentation.
Education: The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing education to parents
and the community; promotional activities on behalf of the Centre. Through conferences, lectures and other
training the Physiotherapist will keep current in new approaches and research,
particularly if assigned to a specialized clinic with emerging and changing
knowledge and technology.
Health and Safety
The Physiotherapist will comply with the duties
assigned to Workers as per Section 28 of the Ontario Occupational Health and
Safety Act.
Accountability and Freedom to Act:
The incumbent has latitude for discretion within practices and
procedures covered by precedents, Centre policy and procedure manuals,
standards of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and supervisory
review.
Key Relationships:
The Physiotherapist is concerned with
the effectiveness of all relationships that affect the Centre. The following are particularly significant to
the position:
External
- Children, and their families and other caregivers
- Regulated professionals involved in the care of the
child/family such as physicians, public health personnel, nurse
practitioners
- Teachers and Educational Assistants in all school and
child care systems
- Staff of Community partner agencies and programs
- Vendors and suppliers of equipment and services being
considered for use by clients
- Staff at relevant government offices/branches that are
responsible for approval and/or provision of client specific funding,
services or equipment
- Case managers at HNHB Community Care Access Centre (if
assigned to Acute Home Care)
Internal
- Staff at all levels in the organization
Internal
Performance
Factors:
In assessing the performance of an incumbent in this
position, the following factors will be utilized as appropriate:
- Workload and productivity relative to
established standards
- Clinical outcomes – the degree to which
care plans are well-designed and goals are achieved
- Demonstration of specified clinical
competencies or advanced competencies as appropriate
- Documentation – the accuracy, relevance
and timeliness
- Relationships and communication with –clients and families, colleagues, staff from
other agencies
Position Specifications:
Education:
The minimum specifications
for an incumbent will include:
- Registration and membership in good
standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Knowledge/Skills:
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An incumbent will be expected to have the following
knowledge and skills:
- A sound understanding and skill in the
practice of physiotherapy
- The ability to work effectively with
children and their families
- Sufficient computer literacy in Microsoft
Office to complete work requirements
Other:
- Access to a vehicle and possession of a
driver’s license valid for the province of Ontario is required
- A current criminal reference check for
vulnerable populations
- CPR certification
- Evidence of Non violent crisis
intervention training
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