Physiotherapist (Contract)

• WHO WE ARE
• ONE KIDS PLACE Children’s Treatment Centre provides rehabilitation and related support services for children and youth (up to the age of 19) and their families living in the Districts of Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound. All staff will provide service within an interdisciplinary team environment committed to family-centered practice.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Position: Physiotherapist
• Location: Nipissing
• Effective: ASAP - 12 month contract
• Status: Unionized
• Job type: Contract Full Time – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

*To ensure we can meet the needs of our communities at times that work best for them, our staff are expected to maintain flexibility in their schedules, which may include working outside standard business hours as per client needs.*

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physiotherapist provides assessment, consultation, clinical diagnosis and treatment planning to assist children and youth to achieve their optimum rehabilitation potential in all areas of physical function including the prevention/delay of physical dysfunction and injury. Note that supervision of therapy assistants and family education are important components of the position.

JOB DUTIES:

Reports directly to the designated Manager for overall direction and supervision.

Provides quality family-centred care through assessment, establishing a clinical diagnosis and treatment programs to assist children/youth in achieving their maximal functional ability.

Documents client-related activities and workload practices according to Children’s Treatment Centre and College standards.

Utilizes therapeutic techniques/modalities as necessary in the provision of therapy and maintains client confidentiality and privacy.

Communicates effectively and ensures continuity of care by making treatment decisions in close collaboration with the child/youth/family, other rehabilitation staff and other community service providers as part of an inter-disciplinary team.

Educates the child/youth, family and other caregivers in the condition/disease process and specific treatment/intervention suggestions to ensure appropriate follow-through of daily activities and programs. The focus may be prevention, maintenance and/or treatment for the child/youth and family.

Provides clinical supervision within the discipline’s scope of practice to designated support personnel and/or placement students.

Provides equipment recommendations / prescriptions and/or refers children/youth to appropriate services.

Acts as a resource/educator for the children/youth, families, staff, students, professionals and communities through the facilitation, development and implementation of education programs.

Participates in the orientation and training of new staff members, placement students and/or volunteers.

Pursues on-going professional development and growth.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters Degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

2 years recent related work experience in a pediatric/health care setting with children and youth with special needs

Working knowledge of community resources and supports within the Districts of Muskoka, Nipissing and Parry Sound

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills/Excellent oral and written communication skills

Valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Computer competency and adaptable in the use of computer software for the purpose of assessments, documentation, programming and communication.

Good attendance/Work Record

Bilingualism (English/French)/ADP authorizer are preferred

Proof of COVID Vaccinations as required by the sector

WHAT WE OFFER

As an employee at One Kids Place, you will become part of a team of skilled professionals working together to meet the special needs of children, youth and their families. The work environment includes the family-centered principles and values of mutual respect, collaboration, accessibility and community inclusivity. One Kids Place provides opportunities for ongoing education and development through mentorships, workshops, conferences, and seminars.

COMPENSATION: $41.13 - $51.58 hourly (depending on prior experience as per our Collective Agreement).

ADDITIONAL PERKS:

All of our locations benefit from Northern Ontario living – work and live minutes from numerous ski-hills, beaches, lakes, trails and outdoor activities for all seasons, as well as unique art, cultural and shopping experiences.

Relocation assistance may be available to candidates who qualify

HOW TO APPLY

• For an opportunity to be part of our exciting future, please apply via this job posting or send your resume attention to:
• Human Resources
• One Kids Place, 400 McKeown Ave., North Bay ON P1B 0B2
• E-mail: [email protected]
• www.onekidsplace.ca

One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Centre is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. Please send an email to the address above to let us know if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.

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QUI NOUS SOMMES

La place des enfants Centre de traitement pour enfants offre des services de réadaptation et de soutien connexe aux enfants et aux jeunes (jusqu'à l'âge de 19 ans) et à leurs familles vivant dans les districts de Muskoka, Nipissing et Parry Sound. Tout le personnel fournira des services au sein d’une équipe interdisciplinaire engagée dans une pratique centrée sur la famille.

L'OPPORTUNITÉ

• Poste : Physiothérapeute
• Lieu : Nipissing
• En vigueur : d è s que possible - contrat de 12 mois
• Statut : Syndiqué
• Type d'emploi : Contrat Temps Plein – 8h30 à 16h30

*Afin de pouvoir répondre aux besoins de nos communautés aux moments qui leur conviennent le mieux, notre personnel est tenu de faire preuve de flexibilité dans ses horaires, ce qui peut inclure des heures de travail en dehors des heures normales de bureau, selon les besoins des clients.*

SOMMAIRE DU POSTE : Le physiothérapeute offre des services d’évaluation, de consultation, de diagnostic clinique et de planification du traitement afin d’aider les enfants et les jeunes à bénéficier d’une réadaptation optimale dans tous les domaines des capacités physiques, y compris la prévention ou le report des dysfonctionnements physiques et des blessures. Le ou la titulaire du poste supervise le travail d’assistants en thérapie et offre de la formation aux familles.

FONCTIONS DU POSTE :

Relève directement du responsable désigné pour la direction et la supervision générales.

Offre des soins de qualité axés sur la famille grâce à une évaluation, l'établissement d'un diagnostic clinique et des programmes de traitement visant à aider les enfants et les jeunes à atteindre leur capacité fonctionnelle maximale.

Documente les activités liées aux clients et les pratiques de charge de travail conformément aux normes du Centre de traitement pour enfants et du Collège.

Utilise les techniques/modalités thérapeutiques nécessaires dans le cadre de la thérapie et maintient la confidentialité et la vie privée du client.

Communique efficacement et assure la continuité des soins en prenant des décisions de traitement en étroite collaboration avec l'enfant/le jeune/la famille, les autres membres du personnel de réadaptation et les autres fournisseurs de services communautaires dans le cadre d'une équipe interdisciplinaire.

Sensibilise l'enfant/le jeune, sa famille et les autres personnes qui en prennent soin à la maladie/à l'évolution de celle-ci, ainsi qu'aux suggestions de traitement/intervention spécifiques, afin d'assurer le bon déroulement des activités et programmes quotidiens. L'accent peut être mis sur la prévention, le maintien et/ou le traitement de l'enfant/du jeun