- Provide clinical care for time-limited rehabilitation programs for Parkinson's disease and Functional movement disorder
- Provide assessment and recommendations for patients with movement disorders
- Participate in group exercise sessions in person and virtually
- Collect some baseline and post-treatment outcome measures
- Provide physical intervention directed at enhancing function that crosses disease boundaries ( is disease-informed but not disease-specific)
- Implement the current guidelines on the physical therapy of functional motor disorders, and develop new approaches
- Work closely with the neurologist, neuropsychiatrist and psychotherapist in the clinic to develop individualized, patient-centered therapeutic plans
- Strong patient education role; provide some written articles/resources for our quarterly newsletter "Connect"
- Master's Degree and 2 years related experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience
- Experience in managing patients with complex disability (example chronic pain or neurological disability) with overlapping mental health issues is an asset
- Experience coordinating with an interdisciplinary health care team in a multi-site academic health care setting is an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and creative problem-solving skills
- Interest in producing written patient educational materials is an asset
- Openness to integrating cognitive-behavioral-therapy-like strategies, mindfulness, and/or relaxation techniques into the therapeutic approach an asset
- Openness to participating in research an asset
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Physiotherapist - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network
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Company Description
The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
Department: Integrated Movement Disorders Program
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: hours per week
Salary: $ - $ hourly
Status: Temporary Full Time ( 12 months )
Shifts: 5 days per week
Closing Date: May 3, 2024
The Integrated Movement Disorders Program (IMDP) was founded in 2019 as a collaboration between the Toronto Western Hospital Movement Disorders Clinic and Toronto Rehab. We are an interdisciplinary team composed of a neurologist, psychiatrist, physiotherapist, psychotherapist, and education/communications lead and our goal is to create new therapies that combine physical and mental health in real time. We provide integrated rehabilitation and skills building for patients with chronic neurological illness so that they can maximize their potential and have improved function and quality of life.
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to provide clinical care for patients with movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Functional Movement Disorders. The individual must have experience in the physical therapy of chronic neurological disease, and ideally have had some exposure to Parkinson's disease and Functional disorders. Given that our aim is to develop new, integrated models of care, creativity, flexibility of approach, and willingness to change are essential skills for this position. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with outstanding collaborative skills and an interest in developing new methods of patient-centered care.
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Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.
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