0000043949 - PHYSIOTHERAPIST, TJS

Niagara Health; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Health in Niagara Falls is seeking a Physiotherapist for a temporary job-share position within the Physiotherapy department. The role focuses on high-standard, patient-centered care and safe clinical practice.

The successful candidate will be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, hold a Bachelors or Masters in Physiotherapy, and bring experience from fast-paced hospital settings, with strong documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is mandatory.
• Experience in fast-paced, acute care hospital settings is preferred.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and competent physiotherapy care.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered services.
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and respect in practice.

Skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physiotherapy

Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

• VACANCY NUMBER: 43949CG
• JOB TITLE: PHYSIOTHERAPIST, TJS
• STATUS: TEMPORARY JOB SHARE
• DEPARTMENT: PHYSIOTHERAPY
• LOCATION: NIAGARA FALLS SITE
• HOURS OF WORK: TO BE DETERMINED; 8 HOUR SHIFTS
• POSTING DATE: 05 November 2026
• CLOSING DATE: 19 November 2026
• UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
• WAGE RANGE: $42.51 TO $59.29 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client-centered care and high professional standards, the Physiotherapist will be responsible for the provision and delivery of quality Physiotherapy Services. The objective of the Physiotherapist is to provide safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Physiotherapy
• Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and interprofessional practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Experience working in fast paced, acute care hospital setting
• Applies NH values and professional practice standards to patient/client centred care and service
• Demonstrated ability to perform assessments, develop quality patient/client programming, and facilitate patient discharges
• Demonstrated ability to support, explain, and instruct patients and their families in understanding the clinical procedures to facilitate optimum health status
• Evidence of effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, judgment and decision-making skills
• Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• Evidence of accurate and timely documentation according to best practice guidelines
• Must be able to bend, reach, lift and transfer patients on a frequent basis throughout the day
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within an inter-disciplinary team
• Flexible, self-directed and able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Programs
• Consistent and regular attendance required

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At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

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