Physiotherapist-Restorative Transition Unit - Regular-full time 2024-10979 - Toronto

Summary of Duties

The Physiotherapist (PT) works as a member of the interprofessional inpatient rehabilitation team. The PT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, in preparation for discharge to the community.

The PT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, team huddles and quality improvement initiatives. The PT assigns appropriate tasks to Physiotherapist Assistants and volunteers under their indirect supervision, and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of PT and PTA students.

• Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience relative to the patient population the unit serves.
• Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
• Competence in the practice of evidence-based physiotherapy and interprofessional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures relevant to the patient population the unit serves.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles