Temporary - Msk Assessor - London, Canada - University Hospital

University Hospital

Verified Company

London, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Period:

Open:
February 4, 2023

Deadline:
February 10, 2023

Non-Union

Department Name:

Regional MSK Initiative - Woodstock Hospital Site

The Musculoskeletal Program (MSK Program) is a program funded by the Province of Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

It is an innovative, upstream, shared-care model of care in which patients receive hip/knee assessment, education and evidence-based self-management plans.

It is designed to decrease the prevalence of unmanageable hip/knee issues, reduce unnecessary diagnostic imaging as well as unnecessary specialist referral.

All MSK Programs will be connected through a centralized referral and clinic management system.

Reporting to the Manager of Surgery, the Assessor conducts orthopedic assessments on patients across southwest region.

The MSK Assessor provides a defined program of care to the patient with an emphasis on education, self-management and health promotion strategies; develops a collaborative care plan with the patient and their primary care provider and documents progress against the care plan; and identifies signs and symptoms requiring a change in the plan of care, requisitions diagnostic imaging/testing if required, or referral to a physician specialist.

Woodstockl Hospital is the primary site for this position. Ability to cover across sites may be required at times.

Temporary Full-Time

Rate of Pay:
$40.27 per hour - $50.34 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/week

Duation:
Until February 29, 2024

Qualifications:

Successful completion of Master's Degree in a healthrelated discipline preferred
Current certificate of registration from a recognized Regulatory College
Minimum of five (5) years recent, related clinical experience following completion of an accredited, entrytopractice program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Medicine, or Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent
Successful completion of a postgraduate musculoskeletalrelated credentialing program or a total of four (4) or more years of clinical experience in the musculoskeletalspine area
Previous experience in an advanced practice role in an integrated primary care environment is an asset
Proficiency with computerbased electronic medical records system and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated ability to adapt to both inperson and virtual care, as needed.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to the changing healthcare environment, policies and procedures
Demonstrated relevant administrative experience
Demonstrated proficient communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated advanced organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in order to establish priorities and workflow
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and leadership
Demonstrated problem solving and decisionmaking skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Mission, Vision and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:
As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.