Job Description

Position: Physiotherapist - Pulmonary Rehab

Department: Pulmonary Rehabilitation \xe2\x80\x93 Out Patient Medicine

Posting ID: 2023-34710

Role Level: Physiotherapist (AH10.4 $34.61 - $47.98)

Status: Part Time

Site: Queensway Health Centre (Travel between sites may be necessary)

Posted: September 19, 2023

Internal Deadline: September 26, 2023

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with our community - patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. The foundational goals of our new strategic plan - quality, access and sustainability - anchor everything we do. Our mission for a new kind of health care is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients - inside and outside the hospital.

At THP, we are relentless in providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and take great pride in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and we are all accountable for contributing to a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing and promoting excellence in patient care though advancing patient and staff safety. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety we would like you to join our Better Together team!

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a comprehensive intervention for patients with chronic respiratory disease who are symptomatic and have difficulty with activities of daily living. Our Pulmonary Rehabilitation program includes patient assessment, exercise training, education and psychosocial support. PR is recommended for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is beneficial for individuals with other chronic lung diseases, notably inter\xc2\xadstitial lung disease (ILD), lung cancer, pulmonary arterial hyper\xc2\xadtension and those who are pre- or post-lung transplantation.

Position Summary:

Works in partnership with the RT coordinator to provide comprehensive Pulmonary Rehabilitation services across Trillium Health Partners
Shares in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation.
Provides physiotherapy assessment, goal oriented treatment interventions, client/family education and support to address medical and emotional needs.
Performs as a coach/mentor, consultant and uses sound critical thinking skills to achieve client outcomes and facilitate team functions.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate degree required
• Current certification of competence from the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is required
• Current BCLS required
• Minimum of 2 years acute care medical/surgical experience required
• Current certification as a Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) an asset
• ADP authorization preferred
• Experience with chronic disease management and prevention
• Experience with adult education principles and teaching in groups
• Demonstrated ability to provide patient/family centered care
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Evidence of ongoing, current professional development
• Computer literate: EPIC, Word, Excel and Outlook

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

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Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Trillium Health Partners