Physiotherapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness resources

Employee discounts on providers

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario seeks a Physiotherapist to join a multi-campus team delivering expert care. The role involves assessing and coordinating patient treatment plans within a fast-paced clinical setting, with emphasis on collaboration with medical staff and the community.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in Physiotherapy, be registered with the CPO, and possess English/French language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognized by the CPO.
• Successful completion of registration/exam process with the CPO.
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards set by the CPO.
• Eligible for CPR and/or First Aid certification.

Skills

Bilingual English/French proficiency

Excellent interpersonal skills

Superior written and verbal language

Sound judgement & problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

CPO registration and exam

CPR/First Aid certification

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.

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. 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.

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 3 - Intermediate) and comprehension (level 3 - Intermediate).

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].