Job Description

Location:
Occupational & Physiotherapy
Fredericton Addiction & Mental Health Services ~ Fredericton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Language requirement:
English Essential and spoken French (B1.2 / Intermediate +)
Schedule:
Statutory Holidays. Subject to change due to operational requirements
Job Classification:
Physiotherapist 1 (PT01)
Job Classification Type:
SHCP
JOB PURPOSE
The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing assessment, consultation and clinical services for individuals with physical dysfunction or pain.
QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in a related field.
• Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapist of New Brunswick and eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Physiotherapist is responsible for:

• Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and groups
• Maintaining clinical records and documentation
• Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
• Preparing and presenting information and education sessions
• Providing mentoring and support for students
• Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures
• Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices and clinical guidelines

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizons
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION (2009)

• Professional Accountability
• Communication and Collaboration
• Professional Judgment and Reasoning
• Client Assessment
• Physiotherapy Diagnosis/Clinical Impression and Intervention Planning
• Implementation and Evaluation of Physiotherapy Intervention
• Practice Management

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

• Analytical Thinking
• Flexibility
• Mentoring & Coaching
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Problem Solving

Interested? Apply Today?
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizons Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizons recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizons hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.