Physiotherapist 2 (Temporary Full-Time) - Public Health and Children’s Developmental Services - 174113

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Physiotherapist 2

(Public Health and Children’s Developmental Services)

Health PEI

Location – Provincial Program

Primary Location - Sherwood Business Centre, Charlottetown

Secondary Location – Linden Avenue, Summerside (Optional)

Full-Time Temporary (IUOE) Position

(Commencing Immediately until July 6, 2027)

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our clients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The primary role of this position is to provide physiotherapy services to the pediatric population of PEI with a focus on children with complex neuro-developmental needs. The work settings include schools province-wide within the Public Schools Branch and La Commission scolaire de langue francais.

The physiotherapist reports to the Manager of Community Nutrition, School Therapy Occupational Therapy, Pre-school OT and Physiotherapy and is responsible for service planning; assessment and treatment; consulting with school staff, parents/caregivers, colleagues and other health professionals; providing data for evaluation processes and administrative responsibilities; promoting the discipline and other associated duties. In addition to performing client care, this position uses theory and evidence to deliberately improve quality of service that extends beyond the client impact to the context of client populations and continuums of care.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prioritization/triaging of caseload;
• Performing comprehensive client assessment and synthesizing assessment findings to determine clinical/working diagnosis to allow for direction of care;
• Educating clients, caregivers, and school staff, as appropriate, with regards to the treatment plan, condition, and prognosis;
• Evaluating/monitoring/managing client care plans (including transition and discharge plans) and client program;
• Implementing skilled intervention and coaching in symptom management;
• Recognizing the need for involvement of other health care professionals and making referrals/consults as needed;
• Recording all aspects of the client’s assessment and treatment including initial assessment, client goals, treatment plans, progress notes and transfer /discharge notes;
• Engaging in continual professional development and ensuring knowledge translation;
• Training, orienting, and providing preceptorship/mentorship/teaching for various school staff, students, colleagues, and other health professionals;
• Participating and leading various committees or teams;
• Participating in quality improvement through program planning and evaluation; and other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have successful completion of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• Must be eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapists.
• Must have considerable experience as a practicing Physiotherapist with the pediatric population

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently within professional expertise.
• Demonstrated critical thinking with strong analytical, problem-solving abilities and capacity to apply sound clinical decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development and maintaining level of proficiency and comfort with best practice guidelines and treatment techniques for a variety of conditions/treatment areas.
• Proficiency working in a computerized environment.
• Ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff.
• Have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, facilitation and collaboration skills.
• Have or be committed to acquiring training on complex and/or innovative equipment
• Experience with program planning, development, implementation and evaluation, would be considered an asset
• Must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• Written and oral proficiency in both French and English would be considered an asset

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: $39.93 - $48.99 (Level 15B)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Days / Monday to Friday / Evenings and Weekends as Required

Posting ID: 174113-0726PHTI

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.