Summary of Duties:

• Evaluates, develops, implements and re-evaluates treatment programs for clients with musculoskeletal and related disorders in the hospital programs

• Assesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates interventions for transitional care clients (i.e. ALC population)

• Collaborates with the treatment team toward discharge planning

• Educates clients and their families, hospital staff and the community regarding musculoskeletal disorders and preventative healthcare

• Directs the daily activities of Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistants, students/interns in the department, as required

We Provide:

• Team oriented, progressive clinical environment

• Manageable client/staff ratio

• Acute Inpatient, Transitional Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation and Outpatient services

• Membership on the interdisciplinary team

• Clinical Research

• Planning evaluation of clinical and educational programs

• Clinical education for students and interns

• Continuing education and professional development

Qualifications/Skills:

• MScPT, BScPT or Alliance - approved equivalency required

• Must be Registered with Ontario College of Physiotherapists

• Membership with Canadian Physiotherapy Association is desirable

• Previous experience in the areas of musculoskeletal and geriatric rehabilitation