What We Do:
Arthritis Society Canada is on a mission to fight the fire of arthritis with the fire of research, innovation, advocacy and information and support. That’s because arthritis robs six million Canadians of their mobility, mental and physical well-being, and in some cases, their livelihood. It is Canada’s most common chronic condition, and there is no cure.
Why Join Us:
A career with us is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to use your talents to push back against the devastation of arthritis. Fighting the fire of arthritis gives meaning to our work, incites collective action, and drives us to excellence in all we do. Our bold and ambitious strategic plan, Accelerating Impact, is propelling our work to create transformational change. We are a united, transformative, and impactful culture. Our people are essential to our efforts, and we will empower you to be successful in your role. We are honoured to be a 2022-2023 Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures winner, and proud to be accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program.
Join our progressive arthritis care rehabilitation program, where you'll find professional autonomy, flexible schedules with options like our Summer Friday program, hybrid work arrangements along with eligibility to receive a Retention Bonus of $5000 with 50% paid after 6 months and the remainder after 1 year. Experience collaborative staff co-design, exceptional care, manageable caseloads, and abundant professional development opportunities here at Arthritis Society Canada
Our AREP Team:
The Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) provides a range of treatment and education services for adults and children with arthritis. Services are free, available in most regions in Ontario, and are funded by the Ontario Government for people with an Ontario Health Card and a confirmed diagnosis of arthritis. Our team of specially trained physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social work professionals will provide people with arthritis with the care, strategies, guidance and education they need to better manage their arthritis and live well using a chronic disease self -management model.
Purpose of Role:
The Arthritis Society Canada is actively looking for a dedicated and self-motivated Clinician (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) to join our expanding AREP team on a part-time permanent basis. We value professionalism and compassion in our team members. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Care, the Clinician is an independent primary care provider who is responsible for delivering evidence-based, patient-centered services to people with arthritis in Sudbury.
Key Accountabilities:
- Utilizes advanced rheumatology skills and chronic disease management principles to provide rehabilitation to individuals with arthritis.
- Collaboratively establish customized Arthritis Service Plans that address both immediate and long-term needs and goals of patients and their families.
- Conduct group education sessions for patients and families, focusing on arthritis self-management and related topics, both in-person and virtually.
- May periodically facilitate and support education of other healthcare providers.
- Assess the clinical status of the patient within a defined scope of practice.
- Facilitate continuity of care among external health professionals and service providers.
- Advocate for patient access to arthritis care and resources.
- Create organized and accurate patient files with thorough documentation of events, decisions, interventions, decisions, and outcomes in accordance with AREP guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Establish, grow and monitor strategic partnerships across external healthcare settings to improve the accessibility, delivery and presence of AREP services.
- Provide internal and external education on arthritis, engage in approved clinical program development and evaluation, and participate in quality improvement and research activities.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
- Master’s or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
- Member in good standing of the relevant regulatory College of Ontario.
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience within a busy and progressive ambulatory health environment preferred.
- Experience working with people with musculoskeletal and chronic diseases preferred.
- Experience working in a progressive interprofessional setting preferred.
- Previous experience with OTN, or other platforms for delivery of virtual service preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, and other scheduling & electronic medical record software experience preferred.
- French language skills an asset.
Working Conditions:
- Role currently classified as designated, working in our office a certain number of days per week as determined by the supervisor. Arthritis Society Canada reserves the right to change any such arrangement with thirty (30) days’ notice, based on the needs of the organization.
- Requirement to be flexible and work additional hours to support business needs, where necessary.
- Ability to deliver patient care services in-person (Arthritis Society Canada designated office spaces, community organizations and patient residences) and remotely (from Arthritis Society Canada designated office spaces and a home office via technology).
- Administrative duties (which cannot be completed by/delegated to administrative staff) to be completed from Arthritis Society Canada designated office spaces and a home office via technology.
- Access to adequate internet access at home, and an appropriate and confidential space, to effectively deliver virtual care.
- Access to a personal vehicle and ability to travel provincially, including remote/rural areas within Sudbury, as required.
Apply Now:
If you are interested in, and qualified for, this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@arthritis.ca. We thank all applicants for their expression of interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested in a different role or know someone that would be a great fit for our team? We are creating an organization that is an exceptional place to work and volunteer. You are encouraged to visit our official careers site at www.arthritis.ca/careers where you can view all our current job opportunities across Canada and learn more about why you should join our team to help extinguish arthritis for good!