An exciting opportunity is available for a Permanent, Flexible-Time Physiotherapist (0.5-1.0 FTE) as part of a collaborative, interprofessional team in Cobourg with the Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT). The successful candidate will provide physiotherapy services to a wide variety of adult patients within the NFHT, with a focus on Musculoskeletal injuries, Chronic Disease Management, and Wellness and Prevention. The successful candidate will be well organized with excellent clinical/critical thinking skills and able to work both independently and within a team environment. This position comes with paid vacation and an opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

 

About Us: 

NFHT is a non-profit, primary health care organization providing over 26,000 patients with timely access to a comprehensive range of services and programs aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving health status. The inter-professional team includes family physicians and professional staff, including nurses and nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, social workers and a pharmacist, who work together to provide person-centred, effective, collaborative and integrated care. For more information about our organization, please visit www.nfht.ca.

We can offer you:

• A team environment that strives for professionalism, respect and compassion, respects the role of the Physiotherapist and supports all providers to work to their full scope of practice
• A flexible schedule and environment that supports work-life balance
• Paid vacation, personal leave days and professional development paid time and expense coverage
• An opportunity to enrol in and contribute to your Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Eligible for benefits package

Must Haves:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current Independent Practice Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and nurture positive working relationships both within and outside of NFHT
• Current Ontario Drivers’ License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Basic CPR certification

 You will stand out as a candidate if you also have:

• Previous physiotherapy experience in a primary care and/or interdisciplinary setting
• Previous experience in the area of chronic disease management and prevention, including COPD management and a biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain, in particular.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic medical records systems
• Registration in good standing as a Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE), is an asset.

NFHT supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with a disability.

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview or recruitment stage, please contact us so that appropriate accommodations can be made.

 

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume to the attention of Theo Barker, Executive Director, at info@nfht.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The South East Grey Community Health Centre (SEGCHC) is a non-profit organization committed to providing primary care services and health programs to the residents of Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate and West Grey. We are building healthier communities through: health promotion, illness prevention & comprehensive, client-centered primary healthcare. The SEGCHC is currently recruiting for a Registered Physiotherapist. This is a permanent 1.0 FTE, reporting to the Manager of Allied Health. We offer the HOOPP pension, 3 weeks paid vacation to start, 10 sick/discretionary days, 13 statutory holidays, some flexibility with hours, employee’s benefits are covered at 100% and there are external and internal continuing education opportunities. We are a small multidisciplinary team that works closely to support each other. If you would like to learn more about the SEGCHC, and this role with us, please visit our website: www.segchc.ca or send us an email.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Advocating on the behalf of clients, participating in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of care programs and services for individuals, families and communities.
2. Working with clients to identify and improve their movement and function. Helping to promote their clients’ health and wellbeing, and assisting in the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring body systems, in particular the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
3. Developing and reviewing individually tailored treatment plans.
4. Treating a wide variety of conditions, such as injuries (including sports injuries), fractures, orthopaedics, post-surgical rehabilitation, arthritis, strokes, musculoskeletal conditions, women’s health, posture and movement, neurological conditions. Treatment involves encouraging exercise and movement with the use of techniques such as therapeutic exercise and movement, massage, manual therapy and modalities for pain control and functional improvement.
5. Charting in a clinic wide electronic medical record, participating in chart reviews and making the appropriate referrals
6. Educating and advising clients and care providers on prevention and/or ways to improve conditions
7. Liaising with an interdisciplinary team to supply and receive relevant information about the background and progress of clients, as well as referring patients who require other specific medical attention.

Education and Experience Required:

1. Current registration and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
2. Three to five years of experience in an outpatient rehab setting would be an asset.
3. Experience in Physiotherapy program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
4. Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
5. Commitment to and understanding of the Community Health Centre model of health and well-being.
6. Advanced proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications including Microsoft Office and electronic medical records (Practice Solutions experience would be considered as asset).
7. GLA:D training, pelvic floor training or experience/training for physio in Pregnancy, would be an asset
8. Experience working with diverse populations and equity focused initiatives is an asset
9. Working knowledge in more than one language is an asset.