clinical physical therapist
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Clinical Physiotherapist I
Posted on May 04, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: St. Clare's Mercy Hospital Clinical Physiotherapist I (REPOST)Regional Surgical Services- 6 West, OrthopedicsTemporary, Full Time (Until September 7, 2024, with the possibility of extension)REL22748 Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour shifts; days and weekends) Salary CG-41 ($37.79 - $44.57 per hour) Competition Number 2024002060 Posted Date 3 May 2024 Closing Date 10 May 2024 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 Clinical Physiotherapist I is part of the interdisciplinary health care team on the units assigned, and attends rounds for coordination of care and discharge planning. Team communication as it pertains to attainment of patient goals and discharge planning is expected. This position will provide physiotherapy services across Programs within St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, with potential to cross sites. This position may work in the Medicine Program and Surgery Program providing physiotherapy services as needed. The incumbent is also responsible for participation in activities of the Program and the profession within Eastern Health that contribute to a Healthy Workplace and a safe environment for patients and staff. Weekend coverage and/or on-call service is required on a rotational basis. This position reports to the Division Manager, 6 West Orthopedics at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital. Clinical consultation is available from the Clinical Physiotherapist II and III's at the site. Supervision and delegation to Physiotherapy Support Workers and student preceptorship is an expectation. This position maintains accountability for professional integrity issues to the Professional Practice Consultant for the discipline. 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 lifts or moves objects between 10 - 37 lbs. Regularly requires a combination of sitting, standing and walking.Regularly required to bend, kneel, stretch and physically lifting, pushing, pulling and/or manoeuvring patient/clients with medium force. Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment.Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace. Higher than normal levels of attentiveness/alertness is required when performing activities for the orthopedic client with complex medical conditions. Job Qualifications Graduation from an approved/recognized School of Physiotherapy Program is required.Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapist (NLCP) is required. Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in a one to one and/or group environment.Ability to direct, supervise and mentor students and physiotherapy support workers.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an inter-professional team and be able to prioritize caseload and patient needs. A satisfactory record of work performance is required.This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit. Apply onl
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Salary$37.79HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contract
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
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Advertised until
2024-06-03
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