physiotherapist

Title posted on indeed.com - Physiotherapist - 0.8 FTE

Posted on December 03, 2024 by Employer details LeeCaring Communities

Job details

The Mission of LeeCaring Communities is to create resident focused communities that are respectful, caring and compassionate, where residents are encouraged to live each day with purpose and belonging. *Our Values:* *Resident Centered Care - *we care for the whole person with kindness, respect and dignity, while ensuring residents and their families have a voice in all aspects of their care and service. *Continuous Improvement ?* we strive to continually improve our care and services. *Welcoming Environments ? *everyone who lives, visits and works in our community contributes to its warmth and friendliness. *Diligent Stewardship ?* we commit to responsibly using all resources entrusted to us, to maximize our residents? quality of life. *Position Summary:* *POSITION SUMMARY:* Reporting to the Director of Care, the Physical Therapist ensures clients are provided with appropriate therapy service in accordance with current physical therapy practices. The Therapist achieves this by taking a leadership role that helps clients maximize/maintain their independence and/or comfort by incorporating client-centered goals. He/She also participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team and keeps job knowledge update. *SCOPE:* In accordance with the LeeCaring Communities mission, vision, and values, this position is responsible for ensuring that clients receive safe quality service according to policies and procedures. This is a leadership position that involves client service delivery. *RESPONSIBILITIES:* *NOTE: *This position description indicates representative responsibility and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. *1. Job Knowledge*: a. Assesses and establishes goals, interventions and programs for individual client. b. Establishes outcome indicators for each client, monitors success of interventions and modifies as require. c. Updates knowledge on treatment, evaluation tools and best practice. d. Specific area may include mobility, transfers, gait, wound care, modalities, cardio- respiratory care, manual therapy, positioning, acupuncture. e. Knowledgeable in providing appropriate referrals to community agencies. *2. Client Focus:* a. Complies with all safety requirements and organizational policies and procedures all the time for the safety of residents and quality resident service. Works safely all the time. b. Works with client in developing individualized treatment plans. c. Responds to client/families? needs and concerns in a timely manner to ensure client/families satisfaction. d. Demonstrates respect for client dignity and privacy. e. Demonstrates holistic and hospitable approaches to client. f. Demonstrates understanding client as individual with desires and preferences. g. Demonstrates an innovative approach to therapy in order to maximize client outcome. *3. Open Communication Style:* a. Demonstrates ability to document a clear, accurate and concise manner. b. Communicates effectively with other staff in timely manner. c. Attends conferences, reviews and meetings as required. d. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to communicate in verbal and written English. e. Demonstrates competent and courteous communications with clients, families and staff. f. Demonstrates ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback given by others. *4. Initiative:* a. Provides staff/client/family education and teaching. b. Motivates and promotes client to actively participate in treatment program. c. Is self-directed and self-motivated. d. Acts as a supportive and contributing member of the interdisciplinary team. e. In orientation and evaluation of physical therapy staff and other as required. f. Ensures safety of equipment and environment. g. Demonstrates leadership in projects and committees. h. Supervise students within contract agreement. *5. Resource Management:* a. Provides inp