Physiotherapist

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, Ontario, is seeking a temporary full-time Physiotherapist to support the Emergency Department with frailty, admission avoidance, and rapid assessments. The position is anticipated January 2028, Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00, with a focus on acute care in an interprofessional team and ED care pathways.

A strong background in acute physiotherapy and community referrals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy program with clinical Masters and independent practice license.
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (mandatory).
• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (preferred).
• Experience in Acute Care and Emergency Department care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ED-based physiotherapy assessments and interventions.
• Address frailty and admission avoidance through acute care pathways.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to coordinate patient care.
• Support community referrals and resources to optimize patients' flow.

Skills

ED experience

Acute care PT

Interprofessional collaboration

Frailty assessment

Community referrals

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Ontario registration

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Physiotherapist

Program & Department

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre -> Allied Health -> Physiotherapy-Acute

Regular / Temporary

Temporary

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

Temporary End Date (Anticipated)

16 January 2028

Union

Non Union

Requisition Close Date

15 November 2026

Salary Plan / Job Grade

$51.76 - $60.89 ( NU_08 )

Job Posting Reason

Temporary Backfill

Job Summary & Requirements

The Allied Health and Rehabilitation team, under the Maternal, Newborn, Child & Youth and Allied Health portfolio, consists of Regulated Healthcare Professional including: Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work, Registered Dietitians, Respiratory Therapy, as well as unregulated Rehabilitation Assistants. Each discipline is focused on driving evidence informed practice to promote high quality patient and family centered care.

The team has a Professional Practice Leader (PPL) model for each regulated allied health discipline which promotes and enhances the interprofessional team. Each discipline has their own PPL with dedicated time to enhance their communities of practice, represent their respective disciplines' practice and education needs, support at committees, create policies & procedures and lead corporate level initiatives.

RVH is undergoing significant growth, including a capital plan that will see the current North Campus double in size over the next ten years, while developing the new South Campus in Innisfil. Our award-winning workplace believes in offering opportunities for growth and development including:

• Supporting adult acute clinical experience across varied settings, including adult acute inpatient medicine, adult acute inpatient surgery, adult ambulatory care clinics
• Professional Development & Education Support through RVH Education Trust Fund.
• Growing and developing clinical skills within the acute care setting with the support and collaboration of an experienced and committed clinical team.

We are currently seeking atemporary full timePhysiotherapist (Approximately January 2028)to support allied health assessments and interventions in the Emergency Department to focuses on assessments related to frailty, admission avoidance, and supporting assessments for patients who are admitted, and in the ED. This role is currently scheduled Monday - Friday, 0900-17:00 daily to best meet patient care and departmental needs.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience working in the ED setting and a strong background supporting Physiotherapy acute care assessments related to frailty, admission avoidance, supporting community referrals and resources as needed, and working alongside an interprofessional care team in a fast paced environment.

As a qualified candidate you will have the following job requirements:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapy school or university with a clinical Masters in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and independent practice license - Mandatory
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario-mandatory
• Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association - preferred
• Evidence of continuing education in Acute Care and Emergency Department Care preferred

Experience:

• Recent experience with a varied clinical practice including ED, andacute inpatient care supports
• A strong theoretical and practical knowledge of PT interventions and assessments specific to frailty and acute care diagnosesfor a diverse range of patients
• The ability to independently support PT assessments and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team
• Strong knowledge of community services, supports, and resources to support systems flow.

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Equity & Inclusion
RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace.

We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups that have been historically marginalized on the grounds identified by the Ontario Human Right Code, including but not limited to race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

To learn about how RVH is taking steps to create and sustain an equitable, inclusive, accessible and culturally-safe environment, please visit: https://www.rvh.on.ca/about-rvh/equity-inclusion/

Accommodations
RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different.

We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at [e-mail].

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.