Job Description

Location: Multi-Site: Primary Site: Health Sciences Centre

Clinical Physiotherapist II
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Temporary, Full Time (until February 15, 2024, with the possibility of extension)
01270RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days)
Salary CG-43 ($40.23 - $47.44)
Competition Number 2023003022
Posted Date 29 May 2023
Closing Date 5 June 2023

About Us
Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

Job Summary
The Clinical Physiotherapist II, works in the Medicine Program to provide a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program working with adult clients requiring pulmonary rehabilitation and prehabilitation.
Clients may require pulmonary rehabilitation for a variety of lung diseases including chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) or pre and post operative lung transplant. Prehabilitation and risk factor modification is required for individuals identified to be at respiratory risk and aims to support individuals towards achieving optimal health outcomes.

The Clinical Physiotherapist II will be responsible for developing and implementing pulmonary rehabilitation and prehabilitation programming for clients, virtually and in-person. The Clinical Physiotherapist II will also deliver and/or provide leadership for service delivery in therapeutic exercise prescription and risk factor modification for clients requiring pulmonary prehabilitation, rehabilitation and others, as determined by the program criteria. The Clinical Physiotherapist II is responsible for consulting and advising staff and other team members, providing leadership in program development and planning, provision of patient support, teaching, advanced assessment and treatment, as well as provincial program development, leadership and consultation within the provincial rehabilitation program.

The Clinical Physiotherapist II will function as part of an Interdisciplinary Health Care Team within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Pre-habilitation program and work closely with other team members including referring primary care providers, and physician specialists.

In addition to clinical duties, it is expected that the Clinical Physiotherapist II will lead program development and planning, precept students, provide mentorship and enhancement opportunities for staff in the practice area, collaborate with others for program issues and participate in activities of the Division and the profession that contribute to a high quality, safe and healthy workplace and environment.

The position reports to the Division Manager of Pulmonary Services and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for the discipline regarding professional integrity.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts or moves objects between 10 - 37 lbs.
Regularly requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
Regularly required to bend, kneel, stretch, and lifting, pushing, pulling and/or maneuvering patient/clients with medium force.
Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment.
Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace.
Higher than normal levels of attentiveness/alertness is required when performing activities for the cardiovascular client with complex medical conditions.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized School of Physiotherapy program is required.
Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP) is required.
A minimum of three years\' experience within the last five working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with experience in therapeutic exercise prescription to adult clients with chronic disease is required.
Experience working with a pulmonary rehabilitation population is an asset.
Experience providing virtual pulmonary rehabilitation and/prehabilitation is an asset.
Current and continuing certification as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is required.
Knowledge of conditions requiring pulmonary rehabilitation and pre-habilitation.
Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in a one to one and/or group environment.
Demonstrated proven leadership skills.
Ability to direct, supervise, and mentor students and physiotherapy support workers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team and be able to prioritize caseload and patient needs.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*If there are no internal or external applicants that meet the required qualifications, the successful applicant must be willing and able to complete CEP Certification (ACSM or CSEP) within two years of commencing position. Financial support may be provided by the employer.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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