Clinical Physiotherapist II

Job Description

Location: Janeway

Clinical Physiotherapist II (Repost)
Children & Women's Health Program - Janeway Lifestyles Program
Temporary, Full-Time (July 12, 2025, with possible extension)
01175RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days; occasional evenings & weekends) Salary CG 43 ($45.48 - $56.13 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)
1. Signing bonus up to $10,000
2. Student Bursary up to $10,000
3. Relocation Support
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]) Competition Number 2024005246 Posted Date August 7, 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled

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 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 22,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Janeway Lifestyle Program is comprised of an interdisciplinary team that provides service to families whose children (aged 2-18) have been identified as having a risk factor for the development of chronic disease. Assessment and treatment is provided through interdisciplinary clinic and educational groups, with some individual physiotherapy interventions as needed. In addition to this, the program focuses on health promotion/prevention, research, and provincial policy development/consultation.
This position provides physiotherapy services to clients from preschool into adulthood, as well as consults to professionals throughout the province in the area of obesity and chronic disease prevention and management. All team members are expected to be actively involved in research related to program objectives. This position will also be required to attend travelling clinics throughout the province, as well as local evening clinics as identified by the program. Clinical mentorship is available from the Physiotherapist III in the Child Health Program, the clinical leader of the Lifestyle Program and other physiotherapists in NL Health Services in similar practice areas.
The incumbent will be responsible to precept Physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within NL Health Services.

This position reports to the Division Manager for Children's and Women's Health Program and maintains accountability for professional integrity issues to the Professional Practice Consultant for the discipline.

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 physically lifting, pushing, pulling and/or maneuvering patient/clients with medium force, including transferring patients and assisting with mobility.
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 in ICU with critically ill patients and dealing with clients with complex medical conditions

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized school of Physiotherapy is required.
Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP) is required.
A minimum of three (3) years' experience within the last five (5) working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with a pediatric musculoskeletal population is required.
Successful completion of a post entry education course in Orthopedic Level I (or equivalent as determined by NL Health Services) is required.
Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in both a one-on-one and/or group environment.
Effectively translated and communicated knowledge in the specialized area of physiotherapy practice to others.
Possessed proven leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, coaching, mentorship and training to physiotherapists, physiotherapy support workers and students.
Ability to prioritize caseload and patient needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

*The successful applicant must be willing to complete post entry education in therapeutic exercise prescription relevant to the paediatric population. It must be completed within two years of commencing the 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.

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 up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. 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 [email protected] as soon as possible.

Eastern Health 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.