physiotherapist

Posted on December 09, 2024 by Employer details Calian

Job details

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and well being of our military members. *About the Role*: Calian is looking to hire a Physiotherapist to work at CFB Petawawa. Physiotherapists on this contract benefit from treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery. Ample time is provided to assess and treat your client. Clinical teams are comprehensive and very collaborative. Treatment philosophies are focused on evidence based practices, manual therapy and exercise programs. Military service members have extensive access to healthcare resources to ensure they are fit to serve. Time is allotted for client care, charting and team meetings. *Type of assignment: * Full time, 37.5 hrs/week (Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm) *Responsibilites: * ? Deliver physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions using evidence-based approaches and best practices in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and scope of practice ? Carry a full orthopedic caseload of 12-15 patients per day and on average 8-10 new assessments per week. ? Provide assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions resulting mainly from sports and training injuries as well as work injuries and accidents ? Obtain and document informed patient consent for assessment and treatment through an accurate explanation and instruction ? Provide screening assessments, education and orthoses recommendations in a direct access setting such as CDU walk-ins ? Prescribe exercises to optimally rehabilitate and prevent injuries and promote fitness ? Provide manual therapy and soft tissue techniques for neuro- musculoskeletal conditions, scar tissue, muscle tension, circulatory disorders and lymphatic problems ? Utilize pain management techniques that may include acupuncture (needling below the dermis); ? Provide ergonomics education including the provision of on-site assessments in the patient?s workplace ? Provide physiotherapy related education to patients and members of the health care team in topics such as injury prevention and health promotion issues ? Perform Biomechanical Foot Assessments including orthotics fitting and fabrication ? Contribute to the design, preparation and provision of programs integral to the operation of the physiotherapy clinic as a member of the healthcare team for the purpose of education and rehabilitation such as programs specializing in proprioceptive rehabilitation, reintegration, or back pain self-management ? Participate in ongoing management of patient care by presenting cases during inter-disciplinary meetings, attending clinical rounds, conducting patient conferences, and in scheduling additional follow-up care ? Perform daily clinical documentation for all patient interactions in accordance with CF and provincial regulatory body clinical documentation and record keeping requirements *The qualifications*: * 3 years of experience working in orthopedics or sports medicine; * and either: Manual Therapy Level 2, McKenzie Part B, or acupuncture/dry needling * and Current license in good standing from province of Ontario * Current BLS or CPR Level "C" certification Calian values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Calian is committed to being responsive to the diverse needs of its members, employees, and others, by striving to prevent and remove systemic barriers. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and we welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and others who may contribute to diversity of our organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only