Physiotherapist

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP (optional)

Disability income protection

Vacation entitlements

Paid personal leave

Job summary

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington seeks a Physiotherapist to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team providing assessment, intervention, and education for children from birth to school entry to promote mobility and participation.

The role emphasizes family-centred care, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement across multiple sites. A Master’s degree in Physiotherapy and CPO registration are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physiotherapy and registration with the CPO are required.
• Experience assessing and treating children with developmental, physical, and communication-related needs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer-service skills with a commitment to family-centred care and ongoing professional development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and education services for children from birth to school entry with developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal needs.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized physiotherapy programs to support functional outcomes and participation goals.
• Support children and families through prevention, education, consultation, early identification, and management of disabilities.
• Collaborate with families, educators, community partners, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated, family-centred care.
• Provide education, consultation, and recommendations that promote optimal physical development and maximize participation in everyday activities.
• Contribute to program development, service excellence, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Uphold the professional standards, ethical guidelines, and practice requirements of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OPSEU 258 salary range for Physiotherapist is $41.76-$47.84 per hour.

Positions

• Permanent 1.0 FTE (37.5 hr/wk) | Status: New Position | Location: Multiple (serving Waterloo Region & Guelph/Wellington)

Why Join KidsAbility?

Every year, more than 22,000 children and youth access services across KidsAbility programs to support their growth, development, and well-being. Through innovative, family-centred services, we help children and families navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and achieve meaningful goals. As a non-profit organization serving the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions, we believe that when we work together with compassion, expertise, and purpose, we can make a lasting impact. Join us in helping children, youth, and families discover a future of possibilities.

The impact we make starts with our people. That's why we foster a supportive and purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. We offer:

• Ongoing professional development, leadership growth, and learning opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork
• Opportunities to contribute to innovation, research, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Programs that support employee well-being, connection, and work-life balance
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including extended health and dental benefits, an optional group RRSP, disability income protection, generous vacation entitlements, and paid personal leave

The Opportunity

As a Physiotherapist at KidsAbility, you will play a key role in supporting children and youth with disabilities to achieve their mobility, functional, and participation goals. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and education services for children with a variety of developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal needs. Partnering closely with families, caregivers, and community partners, you will develop individualized therapy plans that promote meaningful outcomes, independence, and participation in everyday life.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and education services for children from birth to school entry with developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and physical challenges.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized physiotherapy programs to support functional outcomes and participation goals.
• Support children and families through prevention, education, consultation, early identification, and management of disabilities.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, community partners, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated, family-centred care.
• Provide education, consultation, and recommendations that promote optimal physical development and maximize participation in everyday activities.
• Contribute to program development, service excellence, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Uphold the professional standards, ethical guidelines, and practice requirements of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.

Your Experience and Expertise

To qualify, you must have a Master's degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO). In addition, you will have:

• Experience assessing and treating children with a variety of developmental, physical, and communication-related needs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills, with a commitment to family-centred care and continuous professional development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other web-based systems.

The following skills and experience will be considered strong assets:

• Experience in a pediatric rehabilitation or pediatric clinical setting.
• Experience prescribing equipment through the Assistive Devices Program (ADP).
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and caseload management skills.
• Experience using AlayaCare or other electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification.

As a multi-site organization, a valid Ontario driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required to support work across multiple locations as needed.

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KidsAbility strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should any applicant require accommodation please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the core values of KidsAbility. We are a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients and the community. It is the policy of KidsAbility to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information or any other ground protected by applicable law.

Please note that all prospective KidsAbility employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health .