Job Description

Location: Multi Site (Primary Site: Bay Roberts HCS Office)

Clinical Physiotherapist II * REPOST *
(Subject to Classification Review)
Community Support Program
Temporary, Full-Time (until March 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension)
27270TMP
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) Flex schedule as per current AAHP Collective Agreement. Salary CG-43 ($45.48 - $56.13 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)
Sign on Incentives may be applicable.
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] Competition Number 2024005717 Posted Date 18 September 2024 Closing Date Open until filled

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
This Clinical Physiotherapist II position is focused on offering Specialized Rehabilitation and Restorative Residential Care in a community setting. The Clinical Physiotherapist II will provide services primarily in a Personal Care Home (PCH) environment and the client's home. This Clinical Physiotherapist II position will assess, treat and facilitate discharge planning with clients with a goal of returning to the client's home environment. This is a challenging position, which requires an individual to practice independently to be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team in the PCH and community, build respectful relationships with clients, team members, and others involved in the systems in which they work. Work includes client management, input into program and policy development, project development, quality initiatives, planning and evaluation activities of the clinical service and the profession, participating in evidence-based practice, and education and community capacity building.

The Clinical Physiotherapist II receives clinical support and mentoring from the Physiotherapist III for CSP. The position supervises Rehabilitation Assistants as part of the delivery of interventions to
clients.

The Clinical Physiotherapist II will be responsible to precept Physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NL Health Services.

This position reports to the Division Manager of the Community Support Program and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Physiotherapy for integrity and professional practice issues.

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 lifts or moves objects between 10 - 37 lbs.
Regularly requires a combination of sitting, standing and walking.
Regularly required to bend, kneel, stretch and physically lifting, pushing, pulling and/or maneuvering patient/clients with medium force, including transferring patients and assisting with mobility.
Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment.
Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace.

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 of experience within the last five working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with adult clients is required.
Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in a one to one and/or group environment.
Ability to direct, supervise and mentor students and rehabilitation assistants.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team and be able to prioritize caseload and patient needs.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

* This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted, and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.