Physiotherapist

Loxo; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Back in Motion Health in Ontario is seeking a skilled Physiotherapist to provide rehabilitation services to Residents in a long-term care setting. You will assess, treat and recommend equipment, and educate staff and Residents/Families on equipment needs.

You will implement seating and positioning strategies, deliver in-house education on adaptive equipment, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registrant in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed prior to hire.
• Up-to-date vaccinations including influenza, MMR, DTaP, varicella and TB test.
• Evidence-based musculoskeletal and neurological practice focused on functional outcomes.
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills.
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with Residents and Families.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and modify equipment to achieve resident goals in seating and positioning and safety.
• Provide in-house staff education on adaptive equipment and ergonomic setup for staff injury prevention.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Empathy / Compassion

Education

Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Tools

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

Part Time Temporary | January 15, 2027 to March 1, 2027

HOURS:

25 hours per week

REMUNERATION:

Competitive

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Summary

We require a skilled Physiotherapist to provide rehabilitation services to Residents. You will also be responsible for providing recommendations and equipment prescription for Residents including serving as a resource and educator to the Home’s staff and Residents/Families regarding equipment recommendations. You can look forward to our competitive compensation package, which reflects how we value your background, experience, education, and commitment to clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and modify equipment to achieve Resident/Family goals in the areas of seating and positioning, equipment use and safety, and strategies to improve function
• Provide in-house staff education sessions on topics such as adaptive equipment and ergonomic set-up for staff injury prevention, as required

Qualifications

• Registrant in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Completion of satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire
• Up-to-date on required vaccinations, including influenza vaccine (or commitment to take anti-viral medications in case of an outbreak), MMR, DTaP, varicella, and TB skin test
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal and neurological practice, with a strong emphasis on functional outcomes
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with Residents and Families

We thank all applicants however only those who are eligible to work in Canada with the above qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a Vulnerable Sector Search in the past six (6) months.

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