Supervising Physiotherpist
Working in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team, independently performing assessments on client's physical status, functional abilities, needs and goals, establishing a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, developing and implementing an intervention strategy, evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicating this in a timely manner with the client/family and health care team.Participating in quality improvement through feedback on program development… Show more Working in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team, independently performing assessments on client's physical status, functional abilities, needs and goals, establishing a physiotherapy diagnosis and prognosis, developing and implementing an intervention strategy, evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicating this in a timely manner with the client/family and health care team.Participating in quality improvement through feedback on program development, implementation and evaluation.Contributing to departmental meetings and in-service education by sharing experience and expertise to meet staff education needs and to participate in problem identification and solving regarding client service quality.Provides accurate and timely information in I-Care rounds and team meetings to ensure a smooth continuum of care and an inter-disciplinary approach to client care and service related issues.Supervising interim licensed Physiotherapists, new members of staff and students by performing duties such as orientation, providing supervision, clinical education and guidance by providing feedback on performance of clinical safety, reasoning and effectiveness. Charting on clients, reports and statistics completed as required by the College of PTs of BC standards and law.Prioritizing and delegating client workloads to Rehabilitation assistants.Advising other team members on optimal and safe handling and management of clients mobility and functional status. Show less
