Physiotherapist

Montfort is Ontario's Francophone academic hospital, providing exemplary person- and community-centred care. Montfort is one of six hospitals in Canada that: are teaching hospitals; serve a general population; have intensive care, obstetric, mental health, rehabilitation and other acute care beds; are among the top 50 hospitals and top 40 research hospitals; and have more indicators above average than below, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

With its vision of a bold Francophonie for healthy communities, Montfort aims to: serve a growing and aging population; expand French-language services; strengthen its social accountability; enhance the impact of education and research; and innovate to remain a sought-after environment.

Awarded the highest distinction by Accreditation Canada four times in a row, Montfort is the first hospital to be designated Francophone host as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario.

How You Make an Impact

Under the supervision and in collaboration with the Clinical Manager, the incumbent acts as a primary health care professional and is responsible for the physiotherapeutic care of patients at Hôpital Montfort. The key responsibilities are:

• Evaluate patient function and mobility, develop treatment goals and establish a patient-centered treatment plan based on experience and scientific evidence;

• Actively participate in discharge planning for the patient and refer to other services as needed;

• Document interventions on the patient's chart according to the standards of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario;

• Participate in the management of the department's equipment;

• Participate in the various administrative tasks delegated by the Clinical Manager of Therapeutic Services;

• Maintain up-to-date statistics according to the workload measurement system;

• Inform a replacement of his or her workload and any relevant information regarding the patient care plan through the dashboard and the waybills;

• Organize, coordinate and teach training sessions as needed;

• Respect the organization's relevant policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education and Professional Experience

• Hold a valid license to practice by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

• Hold an SIR/BLS certification recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
• Have a minimum of one (1) to three (3) months of experience in physiotherapy, preferably in acute care;
• Have completed clinical placements in a hospital setting;
• Computer skills and abilities - email, word processing, data tables;
• Intermediate knowledge of French and English (spoken and written).

Assets That Make You Stand Out

Be a member in good standing or be eligible to become a member of the Association of Physiotherapists of Canada.

Core Competencies You Bring to the Role

Hôpital Montfort recognizes the importance of its clientele through the collaborative approach employed by all staff members, who also share a sense of responsibility in attaining the highest quality healthcare.

To accomplish this, you have the following skills:

• Problem solving skills

• Decision-making / Judgment

• Ability to communicate information

• Autonomy

• Adaptability

• Interpersonal communication

• Coaching skills

• Clinical leadership

Declaration

In this document, the singular form is used to simplify the text and is intended to be inclusive of all genders.

This job posting is for an existing vacant position.

Employment Equity

Hôpital Montfort is committed to employment equity and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.

Accommodation Measures

If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know as early as possible by emailing [email protected]. We will implement any necessary measures to ensure you are assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Hôpital Montfort reviews accommodation requests confidentially and reserves the right to request supporting documentation when needed.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Hôpital Montfort may use technological tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain steps of candidate screening or evaluation. All final hiring decisions are made by a member of the recruitment team.

Candidate Communication

An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent following your application.

Candidates selected for an assessment or interview will be contacted. Following an interview, Hôpital Montfort is committed to informing each candidate of their application status within a maximum of 45 days.