Posting # 54832 - [ OPSEU Paramed ]

A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a collaborative inter-professional environment delivering physiotherapy services to rehabilitation patients in a specialized rehabilitation setting. "The current assignment is to the Inpatient Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Program and the Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Institute. This position may also be assigned to, or provides coverage for, other clinical areas within the Rehabilitation Department across both inpatient and outpatient programs."

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who wants to be on a team of rehabilitation practitioners who are considered leaders in the delivery of rehabilitation care and to actively participate in improving the outcomes of the patients we serve and to the health care system as a whole.

Using the principles of patient centered care, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing physiotherapy services to patients with stroke and/or other neurological conditions, spinal cord injury and acquired brain injury in the rehabilitation program. As the physiotherapist, you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of the patients assigned to your care.




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
• Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation and demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practices
• Experience and demonstrated competency in establishing rehabilitation goals and in the implementation of strategies and protocols for goal attainment
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence based research into practice

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and relevant interest groups
• Completion of the Introductory Bobath or NDT courses
• Demonstrates initiative with program development/improvement
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches

• 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

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