Physiotherapist in Cobourg

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital's dedication to recognising everyone's contributions and respecting everyone's dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County, which comprises a mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Physiotherapist will manage a specific caseload, planning, developing and providing individual physiotherapy programs for patients who are in the hospital. This will involve assessing and setting goals based on the patient's demonstrated need. The Physiotherapist must be able to fulfill a multi-dimensional role of clinician, consultant, and educator of patient care.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Masters degree from a recognized university program of Physiotherapy
• Licensed to practice with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Demonstrates the knowledge of principles, practices, and professional standards of Physiotherapy
• Minimum 3 years experience in Rehabilitation, Restorative Care or Acute Care
• Past experience in gerontology and working with individuals with cognitive impairments preferred

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Able to work in an active, rapidly changing stressful environment with multiple demands
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize effectively
• Must have sufficient physical endurance to deal with the job requirements
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods with repetitive bending
• Must have the required manual accuracy for safe and effective handling of patients and equipment
• Schedule includes weekend rotation

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was completed less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment. Additionally, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff. Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.