Physiotherapist -TCU (TBRHSC)

Bargaining Unit: NON UNION Health Care Professional
Status: Temporary Part Time
Department: Transitional Care Unit (TCU)
Site: Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM)
Shifts: Days
Rate of Pay: $40.37 - $56.30 per hour

St. Joseph's Care Group in Thunder Bay, ON is currently hiring for a temporary part time Physiotherapist to join our team! As a member of the team, you will work closely with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality rehabilitative care to clients.

Located at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) provides a more appropriate environment for Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) patients who no longer require the specialized services of an acute care or rehabilitation hospital.

Transitional Care Unit (TCU), which operates on a patient and family-centered foundation that is driven by an assess and restore framework. Our unwavering objective is to amplify personal functionality, rediscover dignity, and fortify independence to restore connection back to home or community supports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Experience working in an inter-professional environment
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and teaching skills
• Demonstrated regular attendance at work

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

• Offers of employment made to external candidates are conditional upon providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination as per the SJCG Immunization Policy IMS-04-005 or proof of valid medical exemption, prior to the offered effective date. If proof of vaccination or valid medical exemption is not provided, the offer of employment is rescinded.

Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant
Candidates may qualify for the Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant of $5,000 per year for up to three years of full time service (total of $15,000) offered by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. For more information, please Click here

ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S CARE GROUP

Combining tradition & innovation in responding to the unmet needs of the people of Northwestern Ontario since 1884.
Offers a broad range of programs and services in Rehabilitative Care, Addictions & Mental Health, and Seniors' Health across 8 sites in the City of Thunder Bay.
Over 2,200 staff and growing.
Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest level awarded by Accreditation Canada.
Designated by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) as the Best Practice Spotlight Organization.
Uses technology to help overcome challenges to healthcare including the sheer size of Northwestern Ontario to bring care closer to the people we serve.
Northwestern Ontario regional lead for Rehabilitative Care, Behavioural Supports and Palliative Care.
Coupling research with mobilization, our Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR) supports internal and external staff and clinicians through expertise, project consultation and knowledge translation.
Continues to advance a self-management approach to care, and we are involving our clients more closely in their own care decisions to achieve the health outcomes that are important to them.

ABOUT THUNDER BAY, ON

If you enjoy the benefits of work life balance that a smaller centre can offer, with the benefit of working in a large and progressive organization, come join us in the North!
Nestled on the pristine shores of Lake Superior and surrounded by the beauty of nature, Thunder Bay, with a population of 115,000, offers a perfect balance of urban and rural life. With world class sailing, boating, camping, hiking, and cycling in the summer months, and downhill and cross country skiing in the winter, Thunder Bay has something to offer healthy living enthusiasts throughout the year. Affordable housing and a vibrant, culturally diverse community with access to fine dining and the arts, make this community a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Thunder Bay has excellent schools, including publicly funded French language, French immersion, and International Baccalaureate programs, as well as Confederation College and Lakehead University. Thunder Bay is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the newest Law program in Ontario. Thunder Bay also offers innovative opportunities through the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute.

To learn more Thunder Bay, ON, please visit https://gotothunderbay.ca or watch this video.

At St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG), our diverse workforce strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and innovative solutions to the complex needs of our clients and communities. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, diverse race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, family status, religion, disability, and socioeconomic status, to help address under-representation and foster greater inclusivity and belonging at SJCG

By promoting a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, we ensure that our values of care, compassion, and commitment are reflected in every aspect of our work. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and are committed to upholding these values, we encourage you to apply and join us in our journey towards a more inclusive and equitable future

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage in the selection process

Please note that bargaining unit applicants will be considered prior to other applicants in accordance with the terms of the applicable collective agreement

We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview may be contacted.