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Clinical Physiotherapist II
Posted on May 02, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Primary Care Clinic Clinical Physiotherapist II (REPOST)(Subject to Classification Review)Family Care Team WestPrimary Health Care ProgramTemporary, Full-Time (until August 6, 2024, with possible extension)24439RP1 Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days) Salary CG-43 ($40.23 - $47.44 per hour) Competition Number 2024001545 Posted Date 1 May 2024 Closing Date Open until filled About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Primary Health Care Program is seeking a physiotherapist to fulfill a leadership role for its Family Care Team (FCT). The mission of the FCT is to provide patient-centered, evidence-based, compassionate, comprehensive, sustainable healthcare with excellence in quality, service, and access.The Physiotherapist II in the primary health care setting will work with clients, caregivers and other team members to identify, achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. Physiotherapy care may be provided to priority (diverse and vulnerable) populations. Care will be provided face to face and virtually as necessary and appropriate. Clients in primary health care settings have a range of clinical presentations including acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries/disorders, undiagnosed musculoskeletal conditions, frailty, falls, and chronic disease management and prevention. The incumbent will screen and triage physiotherapy referrals; provide exercise prescription and education and assist clients with health care system navigation. The incumbent will play a lead role in building community capacity and the development of primary health care initiatives such as GLA:D and TIME.Clinical supervision will be provided to Physiotherapist I's, and Physiotherapy Support personnel assigned to the Family Care Team. The PT II will be responsible to precept physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within Eastern Health. It is expected that the PT II will collaborate on evidence informed program planning: development, implementation, evaluation and quality improvement of Family Care Team services. The incumbent must have well developed communication skills to enable program and interprofessional collaboration and cooperation. Well-developed conflict resolution skills are required to resolve staff and client issues as they arise. Multi-site coverage may be required.The successful incumbent will report to the Division Manager of the Family Care Team West, Primary Health Care Program and will maintain accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultant for Physiotherapy for integrity and professional practice issues. 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, there is heavy lifting or physical strength required, over 50 lbs.Regularly sits, occasionally works in awkward/cramped positions, and stands to facilitate or teach groups.Fine finger/precision work when on the computer and visual concentration is required when in sessions with patients (i.e. reviewing patient charts/notes, tests and for documenting work, and when reading or researching information).Auditory concentration is required in sessions with patients to listen attentively, to be alert and to obtain and interpret information correctly. A higher than normal level of attentiveness is required when assessing high risk patients. Job Qualifications Graduati
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Salary$40.23HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contract
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
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Advertised until
2024-06-01
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