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Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - ORAC Surgical Program
Job description
The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.Responsibilities:Applying advanced clinical skills to perform autonomous comprehensive assessments that incorporate results of the clinical history, physical examination, imaging and standardized outcome measurementApplying advanced knowledge, skills, and attitudes enabling them to address complex problems and manage risk in unpredictable contexts.Applying current knowledge and advanced skills to assess, investigate, and manage patients with MSK conditions referred to the programOrdering appropriate imaging with medical directives to support assessment, diagnosis and decision-makingProviding education and recommendations to patients, families and their primary care providers to support the management of their condition and optimize function in keeping with best practice guidelinesConsulting with orthopaedic surgeons as needed as well as others on the care team, to establish appropriate care for patients with complex presentations and needsDirecting care onward to surgeons/other medical specialists when indicatedContributing to program evaluation and research in the development, evaluation and improvement of team-based care and practice innovationsParticipating in research to address problems and issues arising from practiceActive leadership and consultancy to support practices and MSK care deliveryPromotes a positive working environment and enhances staff developmentActing as an ambassador/lead for the program as required
Responsibilities & skills
Education
Master's Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalentRegistered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
Experience
Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the Ontario Physiotherapy AssociationACPAC designation preferredExperience in research and quality improvementBasic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to general medical and surgical patients
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Scarborough Health Network
Company Biography:Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. Learn more at shn.ca
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