Physiotherapist, Job offer in Ottawa, Ontario

Job Summary:

• The goal of Carefor’s Allied Health team is to enhance client outcomes through the effective use of therapy services in community-based care, particularly in their home.
• As part of an interdisciplinary health care team, you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment, consultation and counseling to clients and their families in the community.
• As a full-time employee, you will enjoy a flexible, 75-hour bi-weekly, schedule at a competitive salary. Carefor offers its full-time employees a company paid benefits plan, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and treat clients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
• Test and measure the functioning of the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary and cardiovascular systems
• Establish a clinical diagnosis and care plan for the treatment of physical problems
• Measure client’s/family’s progress towards goal achievement using objective measures
• Provide client, family or support personnel with education and training to maximize physical abilities
• Utilize adult learning principals and established teaching materials to educate clients and families
• Identify and utilize appropriate tools and resources to deliver care and manage these responsibly
• Refer client/family to appropriate levels and type of care and community resources as needed

Qualifications:

• Registration with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and able to work independently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong skills in critical thinking, decision making and analysis
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, (G2 level) and use of a reliable vehicle.
• 2-5 years Clinical practice experience preferred
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Certification strongly preferred
• Experience in community health an asset
• Bilingualism is Preferred (French/English)