Summary of Duties

The Physiotherapist is responsible for:

• Patient Assessment and intervention, including recommendations for follow-up as required [i.e. Home Care Program, community or rehabilitation resources]

• Expert Physiotherapy resource for staff, students and other health care providers

• Contributor/active member of the multi-professional health care team in Oncology

• Participation in appropriate committees pertaining to the operation of the Oncology Unit

• Active participation in discipline-specific activities of Physiotherapy, including the provision of clinical and educational in-services within Physiotherapy Services

• Supervision of Physiotherapy students on a regular basis

• Ongoing involvement in research activities, and use of outcome measures related to the Patient Services Unit and the client population served

Qualifications/Skills

• Must possess MSc[PT] or equivalent with Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario in good standing

• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

• One to two years of general acute care physiotherapy experience required; oncology preferred

• Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Established well-developed time management, prioritization and organizational skills

• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred