Posting # 53626 - [ OPSEU Paramed ]

Pain Management
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Temporary Full Time
Salary Range: $40.36 - $56.30 /hour

**REPOSTED**

Temporary employment anticipated to extend until December 31, 2025, subject to the availability of work.

St. Joseph's Hospital continues to expand its role in the treatment of complex medical and chronic disease, illness prevention, research and education. Our ambulatory medicine teams specialize in the treatment of complex medical and chronic disease conditions with the goal of assisting individuals to reach optimal health and well-being. Our different teams work together to provide patients with comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, disease prevention and management strategies and follow-up care.

A challenging opportunity exists for a self-directed and independent Physiotherapist in the Pain Management Clinic. The incumbent would be responsible for assessment and treatment of patients with chronic pain, with a consultative approach; patient education and exercise prescription for home programming; collaborating and liaising with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic and patient centred care; and leading and facilitating patient education sessions.



Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Minimum 2 years related experience as a Physiotherapist
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Experience working with adults who are experiencing chronic pain
• Experience and demonstrated competency in establishing rehabilitation goals and in the implementation of strategies and protocols for goal attainment
• Demonstrated experience using a patient centered approach
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting as well as with case managers, insurance companies and attorneys
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Knowledge of adult learning principles
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice
• Flexibility in adapting to varying case load needs
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence based research into practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Knowledge of computer systems (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, Microsoft Office)
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and relevant interest groups
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
• Demonstrates initiatives with program development/improvement
• Experience and comfort with virtual care
• Experience with group exercise programming and facilitation

Teaching and Research

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide documentation you have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (primary series/boosters, XBB or KP.2) OR one dose of KP.2 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing