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Job Title:

Clinical Physiotherapist II

Posted Date:

10/6/2023

Closing Date:

10/13/2023

Functional Discipline:

Primary Health Care

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Multi-Site Position - Primary Site; Mount Pearl Square Clinical Physiotherapist II * REVISED * Comprehensive Respiratory Care Program Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Temporary, Full-Time (until October 1, 2024 with possibility of extension) 01270RP1

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8-hour day shifts)
Salary	CG-43 ($40.23 - $47.44 per hour)
Competition Number	2023005871
Posted Date	6 October 2023
Closing Date	13 October 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
Eastern Urban Zone Primary Health Care and Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Program is seeking a Clinical Physiotherapist II to join the Comprehensive Respiratory Care Program (CRC) as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. The role works closely with the CRC team and leadership, specialists, primary providers, programs across the organization, and community partners to deliver services.

Supported by the Division of Respirology, the CRC program is an evidenced based, innovative, pragmatic strategy to improve and promote lung health. It provides improved access to specialized care and acts as a bridge between acute and community care for patients living with respiratory disease. The program has several components including the INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program, which has demonstrated both marked reduction in ER visits and hospitalizations, and significant deferral of healthcare expenditure. The second component is the Comprehensive Respiratory Education Clinic where respiratory assessments diagnostic testing are performed for those living with asthma and COPD. Additionally, Education and self-management toolkits are provided by Certified Respiratory Educators for patients living with asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, neuromuscular disease (ALS). Furthermore, the program offers the Ottawa Model Smoking of Cessation as a service. Most recently, Pulmonary Rehab is a component of the CRC program. The CRC program offers both in person and virtual services to patients.
The role of the Clinical Physiotherapist II is to offer Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program by working with adult clients requiring pulmonary rehabilitation and prehabilitation. Clients may require pulmonary rehabilitation for a variety of lung diseases including chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) or pre and post-operative lung transplant. Prehabilitation and risk factor modification is required for individuals identified to be at respiratory risk and aims to support individuals towards achieving optimal health outcomes.

The Clinical Physiotherapist II will be responsible for developing and implementing pulmonary rehabilitation and prehabilitation programming for clients, both virtually and in-person. The Clinical Physiotherapist II will also deliver and/or provide leadership for service delivery in therapeutic exercise prescription and risk factor modification for clients requiring pulmonary prehabilitation, rehabilitation and others, as determined by the program criteria. The Clinical Physiotherapist II is responsible for consulting and advising staff and other team members, providing leadership in program development and planning, provision of patient support, teaching, advanced assessment and treatment, as well as provincial program development, leadership and consultation within the provincial rehabilitation program.

In addition to clinical duties, it is a role expectation that the Clinical Physiotherapist II will lead program development and planning, preceptor students, provide mentorship and enhancement opportunities for staff in the practice area, collaborate with others for program issues and participate in activities of the program and the profession that contribute to a high quality, safe and healthy workplace and environment.

Travel throughout NL Health Services will be required. The PT II is required to work a flexible work agreement to meet the program needs.
This position reports to the Regional Manager, Primary Health Care and Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Program, and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Physiotherapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts or moves objects between 10 - 37 lbs.
Regularly requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
Regularly required to bend, kneel, stretch, and lifting, pushing, pulling and/or maneuvering patient/clients with medium force.
Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment.
Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace.
Higher than normal levels of attentiveness/alertness is required when performing activities for the cardiovascular client with complex medical conditions.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized School of Physiotherapy program is required.
Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP) is required.
A minimum of three years' experience within the last five working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with experience in therapeutic exercise prescription to adult clients with chronic disease is required.
Experience working with a pulmonary rehabilitation population is an asset.
Experience providing virtual pulmonary rehabilitation and/prehabilitation is an asset.
Current and continuing certification as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is required.
Knowledge of conditions requiring pulmonary rehabilitation and pre-habilitation.
Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in a one to one and/or group environment.
Demonstrated proven leadership skills.
Ability to direct, supervise, and mentor students and physiotherapy support workers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team and be able to prioritize caseload and patient needs.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*If there are no internal or external applicants that meet the required qualifications, the successful applicant must be willing and able to complete an approved CEP Certification (ACSM or CSEP) within two years of commencing position. Financial support may be provided by the employer.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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