Physiotherapist - Bright Hill Evergreen Home

Roles & Responsibilities

This position will be reporting to Principal Physiotherapist and work hand in hand for providing day to day management and leadership of assigned team of therapy services in the Therapy Department.

Job Description

The typical responsibilities of a physiotherapist include :

Clinical Care

• Is responsible for compliance of all therapy standards as stipulated by the Ministry of Health and Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document therapy needs of residents to facilitate, restore, improve or maintain movement / function for all new admissions. Review and update plan 6 monthly or more frequently as needed
• Provide leadership to the therapy staff to ensure safe and quality resident care, and in compliance to standards. Is responsible for the supervision, evaluation and disciplining of staff in her / his team
• Promote evidence-based practices on therapy services
• Ensure written policies, procedures and work process are available and up to date to guide therapy services
• Evaluate and ensure that therapy services are being delivered in accordance to policies, guidelines and procedures
• Assist in the implementation of resident’s discharge plan to ensure smooth transition back to the community
• Provide training for caregivers in preparation for resident’s discharge back to the community.
• Monitor therapy service quality performance indicators and develop action plan for continuous improvement.

Quality

Training & Development

Administration

Job Requirements

Tell employers what skills you have

Quality Patient Care

Program Development

Leadership

Physical Therapy

Interpersonal Skills

Treatment

Healthcare

Leadership Development

Early Intervention

Nursing

Team Player

Case Management

Rehabilitation