Company Bio
Quinte Health Care (QHC), located in south/central Ontario, is an integrated system of hospitals working with our partners to provide exceptional care. Our four hospitals: Belleville General Hospital, Trenton Memorial Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and North Hastings Hospital, offer high-quality, comprehensive health services to nearly 200,000 people throughout the region.With fantastic restaurants, a thriving arts and culture scene, and more than 40 wineries, the Quinte region is an excellent place to live. The array of parks, picturesque beaches, golf courses, and waterfront trails, provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventure. This dynamic, growing community offers affordable housing in both urban and rural settings and is an easy commute to larger centres such as Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal. Visit www.bayofquinte.ca to learn more about the region.QHC’s vision is to provide exceptional and compassionate care and to be valued by our communities and inspired by the people we serve. We strive to enhance the quality and safety of care, create an exceptional safety experience, provide effective care transitions, and be an exceptional workplace. In applying to any of our careers, all candidates will promote a safe environment by informing their manager of any relevant issues related to patients, families or staff and maintain a focus on patient and staff safety in all aspects of duties performed.
Required

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience assessing and treating children and youth with a various long term physical/ neurological and developmental disabilities and/or demonstrated experience in working with children/youth with special needs through student clinical placement or other employment opportunities.
• Valid CPR Certification
• Ability to accept direction and work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledgeable in the application of pediatric equipment including standers, walkers,
• Valid driver’s license/ motor vehicle and availability to travel to community visits and between sites
• Excellent productivity, organizational and communication skills.
• Previous proven good attendance record.
• Satisfactory job performance in present position.
• Availability to work extended hours to accommodate family/client requests.
• Proven ability to work as member of an interdisciplinary team.

Duties
As an active member of an Interdisciplinary team, duties include:

• To assess the suitability of the referred patient to benefit from physiotherapy.
• Complete physiotherapy assessments, treatment plans, discharge plans and consultations for children and youth with neurological and/or developmental disabilities including those with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism, Genetic disorders and undefined developmental delays/disabilities.
• Utilize a family centred, strength based, solution focused model of service delivery.
• Assess treat and develop program goals in collaboration with client, parents and other team members including physicians, schools and community partners
• Collaborate with other team members on program development.
• Complete prescriptions, set up and functional use of therapeutic equipment.
• Maintains appropriate client documentation and workload statistics according to legislation, college standards and ministry requirements.
• Keeps physicians and other team members informed of patients’ progress by way of written reports/face to face communication
• To take part in CTC interdisciplinary clinics, case conferences and staff meetings as assigned
• Stay up to date on clinical best practice specific to the role of physiotherapy
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

Closing Statement

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity

Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or humanresources@qhc.on.ca for assistance.
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength

• Required Occasionally – lifting
• Required Rarely – carrying, pushing/pulling

Mobility

• Required Frequently – standing, walking
• Required Often - balancing
• Required Occasionally – foot activation, twisting/turning, bending/stooping, couching/squatting, kneeling
• Required Rarely – climbing, sitting

Dexterity

• Required Often –eye/hand co-ordination,
• Required Frequently – reaching, handling, normal range of motion – neck, elbow back, wrist and shoulder,
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movement, gripping/grasping

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