Employment Opportunity
Physiotherapist 1 (Physical Medicine)
Competition Number
155714-0223QETI
Available Positions
Full-Time Temporary (IUOE) Position
Locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown
Department
Health PEI
Closing Date
Salary
$33.54 - $41.12 per hour
Duties
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly / Days (Evenings & Weekends as Required).
(Commencing July 2023 until July 2024)
Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision of for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.
To provide physiotherapy services to patients of QEH hospital services with possible rotation among service areas (eg: acute care, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, stroke services, and out-patients), promoting understanding of the hospital's physiotherapy services, participating in service planning and evaluation, as well as administrative responsibilities and other associated duties.
Duties include:
- prioritization/triaging of caseload;
- performing comprehensive patient assessment and synthesizing assessment findings to determine clinical/working diagnosis to allow for direction of care;
- educating patients, care-givers, staff, and students with regards to the treatment plan, condition, and prognosis;
- determining course of care; including transition and discharge planning;
- implementing skilled interventions.;
- participating in quality improvement; recognizing the need for involvement of other health care professionals and making referrals/consults to bring them into circle of care;
- conducting home visits and site visits;
- engaging in continual professional development and ensuring knowledge translation;
- supervising rehabilitation assistants;
- training, orientating, and providing preceptorship/mentorship/teaching for various students, staff, colleagues, other health professionals;
- participating and leading various committees or teams;
- other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- must have successful completion of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy;
- must be eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island of College of Physiotherapists.
Other Qualifications:
- demonstrated ability to work independently within professional expertise and apply sound clinical decision making;
- demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment;
- strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
- effective time management and organizational skills;
- demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development;
- proficiency working in a computerized environment;
- ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff;
- must have a good previous work and attendance record;
- must have access to reliable means of transportation;
- additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
Important Notes:
Covid-19 Immunization: Notice to all External Applicants. All new hires are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination before their start date as per Health PEI’s Covid-19 Immunization and Management Policy. In the event that a new hire is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a medical exemption, you will be required to submit supporting documentation to Employee Health / Wellness and Safety.
Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Successful applicants are expected to complete the term of temporary assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.
How To Apply
If you would rather not apply online, simply return an application form quoting Competition Number : 155714-0223QETI
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By Mail
PEI Public Service Commission
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Applications may be sent by fax to 368-4383. Due to the fact that receipt of applications by fax cannot be guaranteed, applicants transmitting their applications by fax may wish to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date to 368-4080.
