clinical physical therapist
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Clinical Physiotherapist II
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August 31, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Health Sciences Centre Clinical Physiotherapist IICardiac Care - 5SA Cardiac SurgeryPermanent, Full Time00956POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour day shifts) Salary CG-43, ($45.48 - $56.13) Competition Number 2024006092 Posted Date 30 August 2024 Closing Date 06 September 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 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary The Clinical Physiotherapist II is responsible for the provision of physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients of the Cardiac/Critical Care Program. This includes providing mentorship and education to other physiotherapists providing services to patients with cardiac conditions. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary patient care team, the Clinical Physiotherapist acts as a resource/consultant to the team on physiotherapy intervention for a variety of clinical presentations, participates in interdisciplinary reviews of effectiveness of care provided and integrates research findings into practice.The Clinical caseload includes patients who have had cardiac surgery, or any cardiac event with complications. Interventions include pre-operative assessment and teaching, post-operative follow-up as indicated, walking programs, education re healthy lifestyle and discharge planning. Work also involves participation in committees of the program/division/profession, program development, and interdisciplinary program evaluation. The incumbent also provides coverage during vacation periods and weekend coverage on a rotational basis.Supervision and delegation to Physiotherapy Support Workers is an expectation. The PT will be responsible to precept physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within Eastern Health. This position reports to the Division Manager for Cardiac Critical Care and 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, there is lifting or physical strength required, less than 10 lbs.Regularly sits, occasionally works in awkward/cramped positions, 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 Graduation from an approved/recognized School of Physiotherapy program is required.Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapist (NLCP) is required.A minimum of three years' experience within the last five working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with the adult acute care inpatient population is required.Successful completion of post entry education courses in Cardiorespiratory assessment/treatment and Orthopedic Level I (or equivalent as determined by Eastern Health) is required.Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in both a one-on-one and/or group environment.Effectively translated and communicated knowledge in
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$45.48HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#2109194
Advertised until
2024-09-30
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