Complete Decongestive Therapist

Job Description:

Union: Non-Union

Site: Princess Margaret Hospital  

Department: Supportive Care

Reports to: Clinical Manager, Supportive Care 

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Status: Part-time Temporary contract for 1 year

Shifts: 2.5 days/week between Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

As an integral member of the Cancer Rehab and Survivorship Program (CRS) and a Regulated Health Professional, the therapist filling this role will be responsible for the delivery of clinical programming and education related to rehabilitation from treatment for cancer.

Complete decongestive therapy (CDT/CLT) training is required for this position. The therapist filling this role would be able to provide CDT support to patients with lymphedema including education, compression therapy, bandaging and massage teaching.

Other duties include: using health coaching skills to improve adherence to patient goals; facilitating virtual lymphedema classes; monitoring/stocking/ordering of lymphedema supplies; discharge planning for patients upon program completion; liaising with community partners and updating community CDT and ADP lists; triaging referrals; completing documentation in a timely manner; quality assurance, administrative, and program related marketing activities; support with clinical research activities; teaching of learners/observers; chairing of monthly Lymphedema Working Group meetings; liaising with members of the interdisciplinary team; provide lymphedema clinical support to staff and complex cases; work with UHN partners in the Wig Salon/PM Boutique on services and products relevant to lymphedema; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy (MScOT), Masters of Science Degree in Physiotherapy (BScPT), or equivalent
• Complete Decongestive Therapist certification (CDT/CTL)
• ADP Authorizer status for compression garments preferred
• Previous experience in an acute care Hospital environment, preferred
  Minimal One (1) year related experience 
• Experience working with patients with lymphedema
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Complies with the legislation outlined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, (1991)
• Complies with the Code of Ethics and Rules of Conduct of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
• Demonstrates competence with departmental and hospital safety, emergency and infection control procedures
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
• Computer proficiency

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.