Job Description

Position: Physiotherapist

Job ID: 2023-35238

Status: Permanent Part Time (1)

Department: Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Program: Out Patient Medicine

Role Level: Allied Health (AH10.4) $37.71 - $53.17

Site: Queensway Health Centre (Available to work at all sites as required)

Reposted: October 31, 2023

Internal Deadline: November 7, 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, the Queensway Health Centre and the Reactivation Center at Humber. 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

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

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

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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.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners\xe2\x80\x99 (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

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