Physiotherapist

Alliance for Healthier Communities; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits coverage

Cumulative sick leave entitlement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services in Toronto is seeking a physiotherapist to join an interprofessional team. You’ll provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education for diverse musculoskeletal and neurological conditions while contributing to quality improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and social workers, with emphasis on evidence‑based practice and culturally competent care.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physiotherapy or an equivalent education/experience.
• Three to five years’ experience in diverse health settings.
• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Eligibility for Canadian Physiotherapy Association membership.
• Anti-oppressive and culturally competent practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for musculoskeletal or neurological dysfunctions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Refer clients to internal or external resources as needed.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records.
• Assess mobility devices and assistive devices applications when appropriate.
• Participate in chart reviews, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the Physiotherapy Network of TCLHIN CHCs.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical decision making

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Eligibility for CPA membership

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Is Artificial Intelligence used for screening or assessment of candidates Yes No

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services (AAMHCS) is a Community Health Centre that aims to provide services and addresses system inequities to improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable immigrants, refugees, and their communities. The Centre envisions a future in which Toronto’s diverse communities achieve health with dignity.

AAMHCS is offering the opportunity for a physiotherapist to work in an interprofessional team including but not limited to medical doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellor therapists, health promoters and settlement workers. As a member of the team the candidate will be contributing to the care and support of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences so they may achieve and maintain good health and wellbeing.

The candidate who fills the position will have a global health experience and work in a setting with opportunities to expand and hone a range of clinical and health supportive skills, experiences and knowledge. Additionally, the candidate will enjoy an environment that supports strong clinical decision making and team-based collaboration, grounded in evidence-based practice.

• Provide individualized assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education and counselling for acute and chronic musculoskeletal or neurological dysfunctions.
• Work with members of interdisciplinary team (family physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and social workers) to delivery comprehensive care.
• Refer clients to appropriate internal and external resources.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records.
• Assess for assistive devices (mobility equipment) and complete applications, where appropriate, for the Assistive Devices Program.
• Participate in chart reviews, case conferences, monthly meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the Physiotherapy Network of TCLHIN CHCs.
• Master of Science in Physiotherapy from a recognized university, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Three to five years’ experience in a broad range of health care settings.
• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• A commitment to work from an anti-oppressive and culturally competent perspective

Preferred

• Up-to-date knowledge of physiotherapy theories, practices and procedures
• Excellent computer and organizational skills
• Excellent clinical, motivational coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of health and issues affecting diverse communities including socio-economic, multi-lingual, racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ communities;

Asset:

• Experience in a health care setting with preferred experience in the community.
• Second language, relevant to agency service populations.

Access Alliance offers comprehensive group benefits coverage, cumulative sick leave entitlement, employee assistance programs. Access Alliance is a HOOPP employer.

Please be advised that our organization requires all staff, students, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination can be obtained from the Ministry site.

Please note that a criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position.

We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including those from racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Access Alliance encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.