PHYSIOTHERAPIST, COMMUNITY (CASUAL)

Physiotherapist
Mary’s Health @ Home
Mary’s Health @Home

Full/Part Time/Casual:
Part-Time
Mary’s Health

Regular/Temporary:
may require travel to other program locations as needed

30-40 hours bi-weekly

Posting Date:
31.16-$50.62 per hour
French Language Skill Requirement:
This posting is for a current vacancy.

The Physiotherapist– Wellington Waterloo (PT-WW) is instrumental in providing comprehensive physiotherapist
The PT-WW plays a
This position involves implementing customized rehabilitation programs, educating and monitoring clients, and
This role supports the Manager – Therapy Services in the efficient and effective operations of program activities,
ensuring the safety and health of clients through infection control, ongoing communication, education, and
monitoring activities.
Clients are typically individuals discharged from the hospital but require some continuing medical supports. These
clients undergo care assessments, are medically stable, may be of any adult age group, and might require
mechanical or two-person lifts. not require a formal care plan.
Determine clients' ability to function in self-care, productivity, and leisure, considering the influence of the environment.
Interpret data for discharge planning and develop treatment plans for enhanced functioning and independence.
Educate and communicate progress, therapy plans, exercises, and/or mobility aids to clients.
Facilitate access to community, social, and healthcare services for clients.
Set up and prepare therapy equipment and may perform delegated tasks within the scope of practice.
Supervise activities of OTA/PTA and/or students on occasion.
Practicing proper infection control protocols with clients and with equipment (e.g. hand hygiene)
Monitoring therapy areas, equipment and mobility devices for defects, reporting safety concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
Daily maintenance and cleaning of therapy equipment and treatment areas
Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrate knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
Supporting clients in setting up therapy appointments and/or in attending group activities
Providing general assistants to program Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Managers
Performing general administrative duties related to the role
Support compassionate care, faith and diversity

• Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful
• Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry

sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others
Skilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problems
Solid team-based approach to everyday work activities
Superior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind set
Ability to demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills, to motivate and help others grow
Strong knowledge of quality outcomes and streaming processes in order to find efficiencies
Superior organizational and planning skills
Maintaining on-going compliance to corporate policies and procedures, health and safety regulations, and relevant external standards
Participating fully in both internal and external training requirements
Participating fully in corporate quality initiatives
Maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of all personal health records (including both client and personal), and following all the privacy and confidentiality requirements of any and all electronic medical record systems used (including but not limited to Procura and HPG)
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, required

• Registration with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario, required
• Master’s Degree in physiotherapy, preferred
• Membership in the Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Associations, preferred
• Experience in a Home or Community care setting, preferred
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training, preferred
• previous experience working with clients with multiple complex medical conditions, required
• Previous experience and proficiency with mobile work tools, devices, and apps, required

Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance.