Physiotherapist – Neuromuscular
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Partner with clients and families to formulate, implement, and evaluate individualized goals for children and youth with progressive neuromuscular disorders. Provide direct service, consultation, and education to maximize physical functioning while documenting the habilitative/rehabilitative process according to hospital policies. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary neuromuscular team and community providers to ensure an integrated approach to care, utilizing evidence-informed practice and outcome measures. Promote the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual well-being of patients and families through teaching and quality improvement initiatives. This part-time role supports the academic agenda via student supervision and research, aligning with the hospital's mission to advance pediatric disability care.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor or Masters degree in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Minimum 2 years paediatric experience
- Knowledge of and skills in physical therapy assessment and treatment of children and youth with neuromuscular conditions
- Knowledge of and experience with physical therapy assessment techniques, therapeutic skills, modalities and their applications
- Experience with current outcome measures (i.e. Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Goal Attainment Scaling, and WeeFIM)
- Demonstrated ability to manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities effectively and efficiently
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interprofessional care team
- Proven ability to independently and collaboratively as a member of an interprofessional team is essential
Desired Qualifications
- Master's preferred
- Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and/or the Ontario Physiotherapy Association is an asset
- Experience with clients with progressive neuromuscular disorders (eg. DMD, SMA) preferred
- ADP mobility authorizer status preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development
- Status appointment in the Department of Physical Therapy at University of Toronto is an asset
- Candidates that are part-time at Holland Bloorview are preferred due to the need for flexibility in scheduling, associated rounds/team meetings and coverage for colleagues
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