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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Clinical Physiotherapist II
Posted on May 19, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Majors Path Clinical Physiotherapist II *RepostMental Health & Addictions Program - Hope ProgramTemporary Part-Time (Until October 31, 2024 with possibility of extension)10325RP1 Hours 37.50 bi-weekly (8 hour days; flexibility in work schedule required) Salary CG-43 ($40.23 - $47.44) Competition Number 2023003716 Posted Date 20 November 2023 Closing Date open until filled About Us Eastern Health is the largest, integrated health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador employing approximately 13,000 dedicated employees and serving a population of more than 300,000 people. The authority offers the full continuum of health and community services including public health, long-term care, community services, hospital care and unique provincial programs and services. At Eastern Health we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that, we employ qualified, competent and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities. Job Summary The HOPE Program is comprised of an interdisciplinary team that provides service to adolescents and adults who have an eating disorder. The program serves clients from age 15 and up. Treatment is provided through a day treatment, group therapy-based program, with some individual services from certain disciplines as needed. Clients will be able to access services at the level appropriate to their motivational status and illness severity. All team members are expected to be actively involved in research in the area of eating disorders, within the program. All team members are expected to participate in the Meal Support Program with clients. The Meal Support Program requires participants to eat a mixture of calorie content (proteins, fats, carbohydrates etc) as well as a variety of food textures (meat, fish).The Clinical Physiotherapist II position will apply advanced physiotherapy knowledge and skills to the population presenting to the HOPE Program. Specific physiotherapy assessments and interventions are utilized based upon client presentation and goals; the capacity for safe exercise is a significant consideration with this population. The overall health status (physical and mental health) of the client is a significant consideration with this population. The Clinical Physiotherapist II utilizes a mindful exercise approach, thus yoga based individual and group work is a part of the therapeutic exercise delivery.The Clinical Physiotherapist II works in partnership with clients/families and other team members to identify, achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. Physiotherapy services focus on improvement of physical performance and functional independence through management of physical impairments; reduction of limitations and facilitation of participation in activities; and the promotion of health and fitness.The PT will be responsible to precept physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within Eastern Health. This position reports to the Program Manager of the HOPE program and maintains accountability for professional integrity issues to the Professional Practice Consultant for the discipline. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Occasionally lifts or moves objects between 10 - 37 lbs.Regularly requires a combination of sitting, standing and walking.Regularly required to bend, kneel, stretch and physically lifting, pushing, pulling and/or maneuvering patient/clients with medium force, including transferring patients and assisting with mobility.Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment.Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace. Job Qualifications Graduation from an approved/recognized School of Physioth- LocationSt. John's, NL
- Salary$40.23HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contract
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #1935708
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