LTC Physiotherapist – Full-Time

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Ontario is seeking a dedicated LTC Physiotherapist to provide comprehensive assessments and care for residents. Responsibilities include developing personalized treatment plans, engaging in continuous quality improvement, and mentoring students. The role requires a Master's in Physiotherapy and registration with CPO, preferably with experience in delivering services to the geriatric population. This position emphasizes a compassionate approach and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
• Minimum of one year of experience in a health care setting.
• Preferred membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop personalized care plans.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatments to achieve goals.

Skills

Evidence-based practice knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Compassionate interaction

Education

Master’s in Physiotherapy

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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

30 Jul 2025

Type

Full-Time

Location

Guelph ON

Remote Option

None

Detailed Job Description

LTC Physiotherapist

Full-Time, Non-Union

#N/25-25

The Organization

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) is a faith-based organization that is part of St. Joseph’s Health System. We live by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and embed person- and family-centred care throughout our 240 long-term care beds, 106 hospital beds, and a variety of outpatient and community support services. Our staff complement of approximately 700 employees is committed to contributing to a healthy, safe, and respectful environment. If you are a passionate and highly motivated individual, looking to help us advance in our mission, vision and values, we look forward to you joining our team!

The Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, treatment, and care for LTC residents. The role involves conducting initial assessments and regular reassessments, documenting clinical information, and developing personalized Physiotherapy care plans in collaboration with clients and their families. The incumbent monitors client progress and modifies treatments to achieve specific goals related to transfers, ambulation, strength, range of motion, balance, and functional mobility. Additionally, they actively participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including measuring outcomes, gathering satisfaction feedback, mentoring clinical physiotherapy students and supervising Physiotherapy assistants.

Key Accountabilities & Success Criteria

• Conduct Physiotherapy Assessments for all new residents admitted to LTC.
• Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation.
• Create and oversee client centred Physiotherapy care plans, establish personalized treatment goals in collaboration with the client and resident.
• Assign tasks to Physiotherapist Assistants and other support staff.
• Implement, monitor, and modify treatment to achieve or maintain client functional mobility goals.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement for the organization including measurable outcomes, satisfaction feedback, and quality improvement planning.
• Participates in reporting and documenting of LTC InterRAI LTCF requirements.
• Participates in mentoring Physiotherapy students and PTA/OTA students in accordance with CPO standards.
• Contributes to a transparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJHCG.
• Maintain or improve impaired motor and or Range of Motion function.
• Attain an optimum level of independence through treatment and use of adaptive device.
• Attain an optimum level of physical and mental function in self-care and life skills.
• Assess the resident’s needs for an appropriate physiotherapy goal, provide an appropriate program and work with SDM, resident and team in attempting to meet those goals.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Multidisciplinary team in the selection, fabrication of an appropriate adaptive device to meet the resident’s needs in ADL performance.
• Identify the resident’s limitations in Activity of Daily Living (ADL) and Restorative Care skills and work with the multidisciplinary team in developing the skills the residents require.
• Evaluate the resident for appropriate group activity programs.
• Plan the resident’s transfer or discharge in conjunction with other team members.
• Formal and or informal assessments for residents with dementia to monitor changes and ensure their safety and well-being including mandatory program strategies and behavioural issues associated with dementia, such as agitation and aggression.
• Assessment of life skills performance and architectural barriers in the neighbourhood setting.
• Recommendations of necessary changes in the neighbourhood environment and facilitate safe independent functioning.
• Recommendations for following-up programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s in Physiotherapy and registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a health care setting.
• Member in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice, with a strong emphasis on improving functional outcomes.
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills; flexible and adaptable to changing clinical demands and schedules.
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with clients and families.
• Preferred experience in delivery of Physiotherapy Services for the geriatric population, stroke, musculoskeletal, chronic obstructive lung disease and lower extremity amputee conditions groups.
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong customer service philosophy.
• Demonstrated to be self-directed, seeking direction appropriately.
  
  

It’s a great time to help shape how health care is delivered in Ontario. To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit a curriculum vitae in confidence, outlining how your knowledge, experience and personal attributes are a good fit with the requirements of this position and the values of St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph to:External Opportunities - St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph

St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre Guelph recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, staff and others from COVID-19. As such, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, it will be a condition of employment that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

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