Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: St. Clare's Mercy Hospital

Clinical Physiotherapist I

Ambulatory Care Program - Outpatient Physiotherapy Services
Temporary Part-time (until April 13, 2025, with the possibility of extension)
01106RP1
Hours 37.5 Hours biweekly (8 hours; Days, Weekends)
Salary CG-41 ($42.16 - $52.54 per hour, which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable )
Competition Number VAC0005606
Posted Date 2025-01-06
Closing Date 2025-01-13
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the provision of physiotherapy services to outpatients with musculoskeletal problems referred to the Ambulatory Care Program. Patients referred to this service have a wide variety of problems including acute and chronic soft tissue injuries, total joint replacements, breast cancer surgery, head/neck cancer surgical dissections, degenerative musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatological disorders, acute and chronic spinal problems, and post-fracture rehabilitation needs. 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 NL Health Services.

The Clinical Physiotherapist should possess assessment and treatment skills in the musculoskeletal area. Participation in quality initiatives of the program and profession are required. This position reports to the Division Manager of the Ambulatory Care Program, receives clinical guidance from the Clinical Physiotherapist III and Clinical Physiotherapist II in the practice area, and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Physiotherapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

This position participates in weekend service delivery to Inpatient Orthopedics by shifting days of rest on scheduled weekends.

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.
Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment.
Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace.
Higher than normal levels of attentiveness/alertness is required when performing activities in ICU with critically ill patients and dealing with clients with complex medical conditions.

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.
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 physiotherapy support workers.
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 satisfactory record of work performance is required.

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