Job Description

WellFort is seeking Physiotherapists to Community Health Center Program team !

We are looking for a full time physiotherapist to join our Brampton location and part time physiotherapist to join our Malton location. Please indicate your preference in your application.

WellFort Community Health Services is an innovative community health centre that is embarking on a transformational change to support the population through integrated care services across interprofessional primary care models.

The Physiotherapist provides care to individuals, families, groups and communities. The Physiotherapist works as a part of the inter-disciplinary team functioning both independently and with other staff in clinical and outreach activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Care

The Physiotherapist provides care by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating treatment programs for clients with neurological and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This care may be carried out independently as permitted by the College or in consultation with the primary care physician or other relevant providers appropriate. The Physiotherapist provides holistic care and acts as an entry point into the broader health or social service system including: History taking medical/health background, psychosocial, economic, functional, and family status. Provide focused and generalized assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and health education for acute and chronic conditions. Develops care plans by assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating treatments for clients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory conditions Ongoing evaluation and modification of the care plan. Providing individual counseling to clients utilizing a self-management approach. Completing referrals as appropriate. Delivery of group programs; virtually, in person or a hybrid model, according to community needs Evaluation of individual and group intervention by administering outcome measures Participates in quality assurance and peer review processes. Is an active member of the interdisciplinary team. Works in the health Centre and in outreach locations in accordance with WellFort's service plan Maintaining appropriate charting based on standards of college of Physiotherapy.

Health Promotion and Education

Identifies trends or issues related to the health status of priority groups and uses the information in planning and advocacy work. Actively participates in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and education and support programs that are relevant and meaningful to the community served by WellFort, at off-site locations, and in collaboration with community partners. Provides health information and counseling to individuals and groups through discussion, workshops/presentations, health fair displays, videos and the provision of written materials. Acts as a resource to WellFort staff and in partner/community organizations on specific and general issues in regard to injury prevention and chronic disease management. Promotes and increase awareness of health promotion activities with clients including risk assessment, lifestyle modifications, and assesses readiness for change.

Advocacy and Community Development

Advocates for and with clients to reduce barriers to accessing health care and other services in the health centre and the broader community. Works with clients, especially those who traditionally experience barriers to access to ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity. Participates in the development and support of public policies and strategies that have a positive influence on the determinants of health. Engages with the community to enhance its ability to function independently, to improve or protect the environment, and to support the development of healthy public policy and practice. Participates in community projects or WellFort activities to provide education, information or to develop collaborative strategies.

Administrative

Maintains clear, accurate and timely written and electronic documentation including EHR, reports, encounters and other information as required by the health centre, MOH, CPO and other regulatory bodies. Contributes to policy/protocol development, in relation to health care service delivery and/or professional practice. Maintains an up to date knowledge of government guidelines, acts and legislation affecting client care. Stays current on evidence-based strategies that improve health. Supervises, supports or provides education for students from various disciplines with a particular focus on the determinants of health, primary health care and role of physiotherapy within the Community Health Centre (CHC). Assumes responsibility for the ordering and maintenance of physiotherapy supplies and equipment. Makes purchases within allocated budget lines and follows protocol for ordering, tracking, and paying for supplies. Participate in chart reviews and case conferences. Participates in Quality Assurance programs and peer audit process as required. Participates in research when opportunities arise. Provide care delivery at any of the office sites as program needs dictate. Consistent access to a vehicle for responsive care delivery at any care delivery location Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Master of Science in Physiotherapy from a recognized Canadian University or an appropriate approved bridging program in Ontario 3 to 5 years' experience in a health care setting with preferred experience in the community. Registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Thorough knowledge of and proficient in current physiotherapy techniques Certification in acupuncture, GLAD program, ADP and other musculoskeletal skills is an asset. Excellent interpersonal skills with clients and collogues in a culturally diverse practice population Broad range of clinical experience, including chronic disease management Familiar with client driven and self-management approaches to CDSM. Demonstrated commitment to best practices, ongoing learning, and client driven care. An understanding of or a strong commitment to adopting an Anti-Oppression practice. Excellent communication skills along with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Demonstrated commitment to best practices, ongoing learning, and client centered care. Experience working with communities and individuals who face barriers accessing traditional health care institutions due to poverty, discrimination, mental health and substance use issues. An understanding of and critical analysis of the determinants of health and social factors, such as power dynamics that affect individual, organizational and community health. Excellent written communication and oral skills that meet the needs of the individual and/or community at the appropriate literacy level. Experience working with confidential and time sensitive documents and information. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team where skills and responsibilities are respected Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various computer software applications, such as Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Ability to speak languages relevant to the residents of the organization's community is an asset.

Apply Now and Empower your Career

Candidates who self-identify as being from a marginalized community, including people with lived/living experience of drug use and/or houselessness, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized. We invite these candidates to indicate their relevant identities in their cover letters.

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort's commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.

For more information visit www.WellFort.ca

Hiring range:

$36.32 - 42.36 per hour

Compensation package includes health and dental benefits, HOOPP pension.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully vaccinated unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable.

Fully vaccinated is defined as having received the completed series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and having received the final dose at least 14 days before your employment start date.

The candidate will be asked to provide WellFort with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof is a Ministry of Health Dose Administration Receipt (or such other proof of vaccination that the Province of Ontario sanctions). This can be obtained through the Provincial portal https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/.

The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the organization will be required.



No phone calls or agencies please. We thank all candidates but only successful candidates will be contacted.