Posting # 56452 - [ OPSEU Paramed ]

An exciting opportunity exists for 2 skilled physiotherapists to provide expert physiotherapy service to clients in Specialized Geriatric Services (SGS).

The SGS inpatient programs at Parkwood Institute Main provide rehabilitative care to older adults, as well as adult Musculoskeletal patients of all ages.



Essential Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• 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
• Demonstrated knowledge base in the provision of service to the geriatric population
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence-based research into practice
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

• Minimum 2 years related experience as a Physiotherapist
• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and relevant interest groups
• Experience with both musculoskeletal and geriatric rehabilitation settings
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
• Demonstrates initiatives with program development/improvement
• Knowledge of computer systems (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, Groupwise, Microsoft Office)

• 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

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing