Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Allied Health

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

Full Time

Salary Range: $40.36 - $56.30 /hour

A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a team-oriented inter-professional environment delivering physiotherapy services to rehabilitation patients in a specialized rehabilitation setting.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who wants to be on a team of rehabilitation practitioners who are considered leaders in the delivery of rehabilitation care and to actively participate in improving the outcomes of the patients we serve and to the health care system as a whole.

Using the principles of patient centered care, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing physiotherapy services primarily to patients with stroke and/or other neurological conditions. The current assignment for this position is the Inpatient Stroke and Neurological Program. Scheduling requirements include participating in a weekend shift rotation. As the physiotherapist, you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning, implementation of intervention programs, and ongoing evaluation of the patients assigned to your care. A focus on facilitating motor recovery, functional ambulation/mobility, as well attaining improved functional abilities to foster the return to living in the community are also key elements of the role.

Essential Qualifications

Valid registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Minimum 2 years related experience as a Physiotherapist

Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation and demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practices





Experience and demonstrated competency in establishing rehabilitation goals and in the implementation of strategies and protocols for goal attainment

Demonstrated experience using a patient centered approach

Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative

Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice

Demonstrated ability to incorporate evidence-based research into practice

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in French would be an asset

Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and relevant interest groups

Completion of the Introductory Bobath or NDT courses

Demonstrates initiatives with program development/improvement

Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches

ADP authorizer

Knowledge of computer systems and virtual care platforms (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, Outlook, Microsoft Office, MS Teams, WebEx)

Teaching and Research

St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Josep's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.

Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

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📌 Physiotherapist, Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Allied Health (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 Ontario