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About the Role

VHA's Physiotherapist is responsible for providing physiotherapy consultation, assessment, and planned interventions for diverse client groups across Southern Ontario and the Capital region. The physiotherapist will work within a continuous quality improvement framework that reflects VHA’s vision and mission of services, promoting good public relations with clients, customers, and VHA staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients using interviews, standardized and informal assessment techniques in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA.
• Implements client interventions based on assessment information, client input, and in conjunction with the client’s integrated care plan.
• Ensures that services provided are best practice, evidence-based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measured.
• Attends client-related meetings to report on assessment findings and discuss plans for intervention, progress reports, and discharge as required.
• Ensures coordinated delivery of care through ongoing communication with all members of the client’s team regarding plans and schedules for interventions.
• Documents all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress, and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source, and the organization.
• Prepare statistical records of client care and related activities as required by VHA, the Ministry of Health, and other agencies.
• Adheres to the code of ethics of the profession, in maintaining standards of practice for the profession as defined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in the community.
• Specialized courses to support areas of clinical expertise.
• Clinical expertise to provide a variety of physiotherapy interventions.
• Knowledge of community care requirements and resources available.
• Excellent consultation and teaching skills, and utilizes an evidence base to clinical practice.
• Familiar with the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measures to support clinical interventions.

Skills

• Physiotherapy consultation
• Assessment
• Planned interventions
• Continuous quality improvement
• Public relations
• Evidence-based practice
• Outcome measures
• Interdisciplinary communication
• Documentation
• Statistical record preparation
• Adherence to professional code of ethics

Location

• Southern Ontario
• Capital region

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Casual

Experience Level

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience

Education Level

• Baccalaureate or Masters degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized school of physiotherapy
• Registered, in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Salary/Compensations

• $80,000–$130,000

Benefits

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees
• Compensation for education and professional development
• Comprehensive orientation and training
• Mentorship and peer support
• Career development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program
• Wellness resources
• Perks & discounts
• Staff & service provider events

About the Company

• VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario.
• Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals.
• VHA's mission is to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings.
• VHA is a leading learning organization.
• VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
• VHA is an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate.
• VHA is a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.
• Since 1925, VHA Home HealthCare has lent a helping hand to people in the community.
• As a not-for-profit charitable organization, we support seniors, families, people with disabilities and those living with chronic or terminal illness to live as independently as possible.
• We offer high-quality, multilingual services in southern Ontario.
• Our work environment focuses on supporting clients and staff through client-centered care, well-connected health care teams, and continual improvement.
• VHA offers opportunities to advance your career with an industry-recognized leader in care that truly values its clients and its people.
• We offer the opportunity to join a leading charitable organization with over 95 years of experience providing high quality care.
• We invest in our staff, offering continuous opportunities for learning, competitive compensation and paid orientation, a confidential and free Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Equal Opportunity

• VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization.
• We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience.
• VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups.