The Physiotherapist 1 provides physiotherapy treatment / services to patients, families and others; promotes understanding of the region and hospital's physiotherapy services; fulfills professional responsibilities; assumes administrative responsibilities; and performs other related and allied duties. (This position may require rotation through various physiotherapy services.)

Duties Include:

Prioritization/triaging of caseload;

Performing comprehensive patient assessment and synthesizing assessment findings to determine clinical/working diagnosis to allow for direction of care;

Educating patients, caregivers, staff, and students with regards to the treatment plan, condition, and physiotherapy prognosis;

Determining course of care; including transition and discharge planning/implementing skilled interventions;

Participating in quality improvement; recognizing the need for involvement of other health care professionals and making referrals / consults to bring them into circle of care;

Engaging in continual professional development and ensuring knowledge translation;

Supervising rehabilitation assistants;

Training, orientating, and providing preceptorship / mentorship / teaching for various students, staff, colleagues, and other health professionals;

Participating in and leading various committees or teams;

Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:





Applicants must have successful completion of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy program and be licensed or eligible for licensing with the PEI College of Physiotherapists

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Must have access to a reliable form of transportation.

Other Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to work independently within professional expertise and apply sound clinical decision making;

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment;

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;

Effective time management and organizational skills;

Demonstrated commitment to continuous career development;

Proficiency working in a computerized environment;

Ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff;

Must have a good previous work and attendance record;

Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range:
$37.86 - $46.40 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours:
75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Monday-Friday Days, 8am – 4pm, May Be Required to Work Evenings and Weekends.

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📌 Physiotherapist 1 (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador