Health PEI

To provide physiotherapy services to patients of QEH hospital services with possible rotation among service areas (eg: acute care, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, stroke services, and out-patients), promoting understanding of the hospital's physiotherapy services, participating in service planning and evaluation, as well as administrative responsibilities and other associated duties. Eligible candidates will be entitled to HealthPEI Allied Health Services Incentives of up to $10k upon successful hiring. Refer to the link for more information: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/allied-health-professionals-eligible-for-recruitment-incentive

Duties Include:

• prioritization/triaging of caseload;
• performing comprehensive patient assessment and synthesizing assessment findings to determine clinical/working diagnosis to allow for direction of care;
• educating patients, caregivers, staff, and students with regards to the treatment plan, condition, and prognosis;
• determining course of care; including transition and discharge planning;
• implementing skilled interventions.;
• participating in quality improvement; recognizing the need for involvement of other health care professionals and making referrals/consults to bring them into circle of care;
• conducting home visits and site visits;
• engaging in continual professional development and ensuring knowledge translation;
• supervising rehabilitation assistants;
• training, orientating, and providing preceptorship/mentorship/teaching for various students, staff, colleagues, other health professionals;
• participating and leading various committees or teams;
• other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• must have successful completion of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy;
• must be eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island of College of Physiotherapists.

Other Qualifications:

• demonstrated ability to work independently within professional expertise and apply sound clinical decision making;
• demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment;
• strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
• effective time management and organizational skills;
• demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development;
• proficiency working in a computerized environment;
• ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff;
• must have a good previous work and attendance record;
• must have access to a reliable means of transportation;
• additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Incentive Information: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/allied-health-professionals-eligible-for-recruitment-incentive

Multiple Locations: Queens Elizabeth Hospital, Prince County Hospital, Western Hospital, KCMH & Souris Hospital, Hillsborough Hospital, Kings County Memorial Hospital

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.75-$45.04 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person