Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Rapid Access Clinics for Low Back Pain (RAC LBP)

Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Rapid Access Clinic for Low Back Pain formerly known as Inter-Professional Spine Assessment and Education Clinic (ISAEC)

Job Title: Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Rapid Access Clinic for Low Back Pain

Company Name: Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Job Type: Part-Time Permanent Independent Contractor Position (0.1-0.5 FTE) – Fee For Service

Location: 1 position Brockville region, 1 position Kingston/Napanee region

Become part of the future of musculoskeletal care

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is recruiting qualified Physiotherapists and Chiropractors registered in Ontario to become contracted APP’s delivering patient assessment, education, self-management advice, and triage for lumbar conditions at their respective practice locations.

The Rapid Access Clinics for Low Back Pain (RAC LBP) have been implemented across the province to help patients access the right treatment faster. RAC LBP stems from the successful pilot program: Inter-professional Spine Assessment and Education Clinics (ISAEC) for low back pain (LBP).

RAC LBP is an innovative, shared-care model funded by the Ministry of Health. Ontario South East’s RAC LBP is hosted by Kingston Health Sciences Centre with APP clinicians contracted across the region. By providing the right care at the right time, RAC-LBP is designed to decrease the prevalence of unmanageable chronic low back pain, reduce unnecessary diagnostic imaging, and reduce unnecessary specialist referrals while expediting surgical consultation and access to specialist care when appropriate. RAC LBP is specifically for patients with: (1)



persistent low back pain and/or related symptoms (e.g. radiculopathy, neurogenic claudication), 6 weeks to 12 months post-onset; and (2) disabling episodic low back pain and/or related symptoms of less than 12 months post-recurrence.

As a member of the RAC LBP, the APP will:

- perform a thorough history and physical examination
- provide a program of care to the patient with an emphasis on education, self-management and health promotion strategies
- develop a cooperative care plan with the patient, their primary care provider, and/or other allied health providers and document progress against the care plan
- identify signs and symptoms requiring further diagnostic imaging/testing, referral to the practice lead/physician specialist/surgeon, or a change in the plan of care.
- act as the primary point of contact for consultation with the patient’s primary care provider

This is an excellent chance for advanced professional development in low back pain management. The APP will be connected to the regional Practice Lead and Physician Specialists who will provide clinical guidance and advanced low back pain education. Additionally, all APPs will be connected through a centralized referral and case management system.

Please note:



Successful candidates will complete both paid practical training (approximately 4-5 days in-person over 4-6 weeks) and theoretical training (online) in low back pain topics. Following the formal training period, participation in clinical education sessions is an expectation of the APP role. Mandatory meetings will be compensated.

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

- Minimum 4 years of clinical experience following completion of an accredited physiotherapy or chiropractic program.
- Including, at least 1 year of clinical experience in the musculoskeletal-spine area required.
- Member in good standing of respective professional/legislativeOntariocollege required.
- Minimum $5,000,000 Liability Insurance required.
- Member of related national/provincial professional associationpreferred.
- Possession of a laptop/Chromebook, tablet, and printer.
- Convenientpractice location with internet. Accessible via public transportation preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

- Expert Practice
- Act as the first and primary point of contact for consultation and assessment of referred patients with low back pain.
- Review medical history/health status and conduct a comprehensive physical assessment.
- Communication of a diagnosis.
- Provide specialized care, education and counseling for patients.
- Determine the suitability and eligibility of patients for surgical assessment.
- Differentiate between inflammatory and non-inflammatory conditions.
- A broad understanding of indications for evidence-based low back treatments.
- Identify signs and symptoms of undiagnosed medical conditions requiring a referral for diagnostic imaging/testing and

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