Physiotherapist – Satellite Health Facility

Physiotherapist – Satellite Health Facility

Please apply via http://hhscareers and search for Requisition #120756 HHS Requisition #120756 Location: Satellite Health Facility

Status: Regular Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Rate: $41.64 – $53.38 Hourly

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS.

We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province. Located in Hamilton’s downtown core, the Satellite Health Facility (SHF) team provides care for low acuity and Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients.

Generally, patients transferred from other HHS sites to the SHF are waiting for: Home with Home Care supports, Transitional Care, Long-Term Care or require time to convalesce after an acute care admission.

The SHF team is critical to achieving HHS’ vision of “Best Care for All” – supporting HHS patients to receive the right care in the right place!

Position Summary

As a member of the Satellite Health Facility, the candidate will provide service both as a case manager and physiotherapist to meet the client’s needs. He/she will work closely with a physiotherapy assistant. The Physiotherapist participates in training, education and research activities to increase knowledge and to develop clinical, analytical and technical skills.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Experience in educating patients/families and in case management
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, interpersonal, team work and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Evidence of client centered approach to care
• ADP authorizer status preferred
• Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

This job posting is for a current vacancy. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca