JOB DETAILS Job Title: Physiotherapist Status: Independent Contractor Schedule: Flexible between Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Location: The Newly Institute Kelowna Clinic (2755 Tutt St #210, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0G1) ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. We are leading a paradigm shift in the Canadian healthcare system by building a network of purpose-built mental health clinics across Canada. By fusing a bio-psycho-social-spiritual treatment model with medically managed therapies, our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain. We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our innovative, purpose-driven, and multi-disciplinary clinical team in Kelowna. WHAT YOU WILL DO Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, you’ll conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that align with The Newly’s treatment model. You’ll work in close collaboration with our multidisciplinary team of clinicians to set clients up for success in their future and facilitating enhanced engagement in daily their functioning. You’ll enjoy a fast-paced environment while sharing our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation. Accountabilities - Perform clinical assessments and provide a clinical diagnosis. - Set appropriate goals with clients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide corresponding treatment and interventions. - Complete ongoing re-evaluation of client status as clinically indicated. Complete and interpret outcome measures. - Provide Return to Work recommendations for funded clients. - Work with kinesiologist to develop exercise programs. - Participate in weekly case consultations with the interdisciplinary team. - Collaborate with mental health clinicians to provide care in a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model. - Communicate with external stakeholders and client referral sources as needed. - Assist with treatment program planning and design as indicated. - Ensure same-day completion of all session notes. - Complete initial, progress, or discharge reports for clients within funded programs. Provide input in discharge summaries for those in other programs. - Schedule own clients in EMR and monitor them to ensure accuracy. - Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned. WHAT YOU BRING Experience - A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with mental health clients in an interdisciplinary setting, specifically with WorkSafe or other third-party funders is preferred. - Experience working with chronic pain clients is a significant asset. - Experience working with First Responder clients is a significant asset. Education - A Master’s degree in Physiotherapy is required. - Post-secondary education on a mental health related field is an asset. Professional Registration/Designation - An active registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia is required. - Professional liability insurance is required. Technical Competences - Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams is required. - Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is also required. Background Check Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check, inclusive of vulnerable sector search. DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. ACCESSIBILITY The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email careers@thenewly.ca. APPLICATION CLOSING The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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