Physiotherapist

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Physiotherapist for a temporary assignment ending around March 31, 2027. The role requires a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).

Shifts are days, 8 hours, with standard hospital duties and cross-site collaboration. Applicants must be proficient in English and French, demonstrate excellent communication, judgement, and problem-solving abilities, and be eligible to work in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognized by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
• Registered with CPO or eligible for registration.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards set by licensing board (CPO).
• CPR and/or First Aid certification eligible.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent in English and French (advanced).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Bilingual (English & French)

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

This position is temporary until approximately March 31, 2027.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hours shift (07:00- 15:00, 07:30-15:30, 08:00-16:00).

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Master's degree in Physiotherapy OR equivalent program recognized by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO);
• Successful completion of registration and examination process for physiotherapy as set by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO);
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards set by licensing board (CPO);
• Eligible for Certification in CPR and/or First Aid;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills;
• Sound judgement and problem-solving abilities;
• Eligible to work in Canada;
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (level 4 - advanced) and comprehension (level 4 - advanced).

The Ottawa Hospital uses a 5-level language proficiency scale to define the required level of language skills in English and in French for positions at the Hospital, and to evaluate job candidate language skills. Language proficiency requirements are based on the nature of the position and the level of interaction with French and English speaking clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience in adult orthopedic outpatient setting and some experience in completing functional testing or functional abilities forms.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

• We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection.
• We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.
• The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].