Physiotherapist

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Physiotherapist, under the direction of the Clinical Manager, is responsible for completion of professional activities that include: assessment, treatment, education, and management of clients requiring Physiotherapy intervention, in accordance with professional standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Responsible for the assessment of clients, establishment and ongoing evaluation and revision of treatment programs, including goals and discharge plans.
 Maintains current accurate clinical records according to standards set by College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Documents assessment results, goals, treatment, client progress and discharge plans.
 Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
 Able to monitor and support Physiotherapy Assistants in a team environment
 Communicates pertinent information and recommendations to clients / care providers and provides education regarding treatment strategies as needed.
 Observes the performance of those assisting in the physiotherapy program and provides guidance as necessary.

Please note: Service areas include Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Fergus regions

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
 Maintain active standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
 Participate in ongoing internal and/or external education activities
 Adhere to Bayshore ICS Policies and Procedures
 Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System
 Participate in proactive Health & Safety activities while performing all duties. Responsible to notify immediate Supervisor of any Health & Safety risks or concerns.
 Maintain confidentiality of client and corporate information and discusses same only with appropriate Bayshore personnel.
 Complete other tasks as requested
 Enjoy working with clients of all ages in multiple treatment environments.
 Strong, communication, (oral and written) and exceptional interpersonal and decision-making skills.
 Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective and consistent manner.
 Ability to work independently and to effectively collaborate with a team.
 Demonstrated basic knowledge of personal computers and proficiency with secure email..
Commitment to continued learning. Valid driver’s license. Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”

At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.