Physiotherapist, Patient Health Services

Patient Health Services

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON

Temporary Full Time

Salary Range: $40.36 - $56.30 /hour

Temporary position anticipated to extend until July 31, 2025, and is subject to the availability of work

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of physiotherapy services to individuals with severe and persistent mental health issues across the continuum. This position functions in an interdisciplinary environment with rich evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in program development and innovation.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Minimum 2 years related experience as a Physiotherapist
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Strong time management skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with clients in a positive, caring manner while delivering exceptional client outcomes and restoring function
• Provide non-pharmacological management of pain
• Skillful in manual medicine and rehabilitation
• Expertise in motivating patients and promoting self-management in the context of mental and physical health issues
• Exemplify a Patient-focused approach demonstrating compassion for individuals
• Demonstrated competency and experience in establishing rehabilitation goals and in implementing strategies and protocols for goal attainment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy of recovery orientated care
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexibility in adapting to varying case load needs
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence-based research into practice
• Management of falls and mobility issues in older people and those with developmental disabilities
• Expert advice and intervention to address impaired body awareness and reduce dissociation associated with poor mental health
• Enhance physical health while promoting mental well-being, optimal treatment for people with a mental health condition that is person-centered with input from the multidisciplinary team which promotes self-management
• Ability to travel within the catchment area

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and relevant interest groups
• Minimum of 1 year experience in mental health care
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
• Knowledge of computer systems (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, Outlook, Microsoft Office)
• Demonstrates initiatives with program development/improvement

Teaching and Research

St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chicken pox)
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing