Physiotherapist

Unit Summary

The Regional Rehabilitation Centre is home to an outpatient Fee For Service rehabilitation program that will assess and treat workers from the WSIB (Workplace Safety Insurance Board) program.

This program will assess and treat WSIB workers to address their impairments and functional limitations due to their workplace injuries.

The PT will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Psychology, OT, OTA / PTA and Kin. The service delivery model consists of 1 : 1 intensive rehabilitation, circuit styled work hardening and group education sessions specific to the patient population.

Position Summary

As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Physiotherapist coordinates, assesses and provides care to patients with a variety of outpatient WSIB neurological, and musculoskeletal needs.

The Therapist will communicate and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team members and community agencies in the provision of care and in accordance with WSIB reporting timelines.

The Physiotherapist is responsible for the provision of assessments, treatment interventions program planning and implementation, discharge planning and WSIB communication for Occupational Health Assessment Programs and Specialty Treatment programs.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days and evenings

This position is temporary until January 2026.

Qualifications

1. Required : current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

2. Required : Graduate of an approved School of Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy

3. Required : Demonstrated knowledge and experience, within the last 5 years, in the management of patients with MSK OR ABI injuries and patients being treated with workplace injuries.

4. Self-directed, flexible, independent practitioner who is also able to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team

5. Demonstrated knowledge and experience, within the last 5 years, in the area of WSIB OHAP and Specialty treatment programs.

6. Demonstrated leadership ability, strong communication skills, well-developed critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills, as well as a patient and family-centred approach to care

7. Demonstrated experience, within the last 3 years, working collaboratively with and assigning tasks to a PTA and / or other support personnel

8. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the provision of evidence-based Physiotherapy care

9. Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stake-holder groups including clients, families, support staff / caregivers, management teams and other members within the circle of care

10. Demonstrated knowledge of patient safety procedures / protocols

11. Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and transferring techniques using appropriate body mechanics

12. Demonstrated interest and commitment to supporting student educational opportunities, as well as participating in continuing professional development opportunities, professional practice and program committees and initiatives that support patient care, clinical practice, education and research as approved by Clinical Manager in conjunction with the Chief of Interdisciplinary Practice

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.

Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext.

46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset