Physiotherapist

As a vital member of the healthcare team, the Physiotherapist coordinates, assesses and evaluates patient care and provides physiotherapy care to meet the needs of cardiac and vascular surgery patients. The Physiotherapist collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in providing Phase 1 rehabilitation and education to patients and families. The physiotherapist functions as an integral member of the Physiotherapy Cardio-Vascular team providing services across 5 West, 5 South and CIU as needed. The physiotherapist is proactively involved in discharge planning collaborating with interprofessional team members and community agencies. The Physiotherapist practices in accordance with the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario Standards of Practice and Guidelines and according to Hamilton Health Sciences Policies and Procedures. The physiotherapist utilizes a patient and family centered care approach and incorporates best available evidence into practice. The physiotherapist participates and provides clinical education to physiotherapy students and others through preceptor, tutor and/or clinical lecturer activities. In addition to providing clinical care, the physiotherapist actively participates in continuing professional development opportunities, professional practice and program committees &/ initiatives that support patient care, clinical practice, education and research as approved by Clinical Manager in conjunction with the Chief of Physiotherapy Practice.