Physiotherapist

Humber River Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Humber River Health in Toronto is seeking a Registered Physiotherapist for a temporary part-time role at the Wilson Site, with cross-site coverage at Reactivation Care Centres (Finch & Church sites) may be required. The position requires collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and delivering evidence-based assessment and treatment.

You will rotate through medical, surgical and specialty units, document care plans and supervise Rehabilitation Assistants, contributing to teaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Eligibility for CPA membership.
• Experience in acute care setting is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Positive attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment for referred patients in medical, surgical, and specialty units within the acute care setting and post-acute care settings.
• Deliver cross-coverage services, ensuring appropriate assessment and intervention for patients in medical, surgical, and specialty units and post-acute.
• Prioritize and manage patient caseload effectively to meet clinical needs and organizational goals.
• Accurately document patient assessments, progress, and discharge plans in accordance with professional standards.
• Record workload measurement data in a timely and precise manner.
• Collaborate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary health care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate flexibility in caseload management and program assignments to support departmental needs.
• Manage patient care efficiently within fast-paced acute care and post-acute environments.
• Provide clinical supervision to Rehabilitation Assistants in alignment with Ontario College of Physiotherapists' support personnel standards.
• Participate in clinical teaching and supervision of Physiotherapy students

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Attendance reliability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders.

Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team.

At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors.

Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen's University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Our Physiotherapists help our patients achieve their maximum range of movement and physical ability. Working with an interdisciplinary team Physiotherapists assist in optimizing the mobility of our patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Are you a qualified Registered Physiotherapist, comfortable with technology and a strong team player who can work effectively in conjunction with other inter-professional team members?

Employment Status: Temporary Part-Time

Duration (if contract): September 20, 2027

Reporting Relationship: Manager of Allied Health

Hourly Rate Range: $40.36 - $56.30

Location: Wilson Site. Occasional cross site coverage at the Reactivation Care Centres (Finch & Church sites) may be required.

Hours of work: Available to work rotating shifts (Monday to Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays)

Employee Group: OPSEU 590

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment for referred patients in medical, surgical, and specialty units within the acute care setting and post-acute care settings.
• Deliver cross-coverage services, ensuring appropriate assessment and intervention for patients in medical, surgical, and specialty units and post-acute.
• Prioritize and manage patient caseload effectively to meet clinical needs and organizational goals.
• Accurately document patient assessments, progress, and discharge plans in accordance with professional standards.
• Record workload measurement data in a timely and precise manner.
• Collaborate as an integral member of the interdisciplinary health care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate flexibility in caseload management and program assignments to support departmental needs.
• Manage patient care efficiently within fast-paced acute care and post-acute environments.
• Provide clinical supervision to Rehabilitation Assistants in alignment with Ontario College of Physiotherapists' support personnel standards.
• Participate in clinical teaching and supervision of Physiotherapy students

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Eligibility for C.P.A membership.
• Previous physiotherapy experience is an asset. Experience working with the acute care setting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• A positive attendance record.
• Availability to work during both the week and weekend is an asset for the Casual position.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

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