Physiotherapist – Outpatient Therapy (Part-Time)

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health care provider in Ontario is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their outpatient therapy team. This part-time role involves conducting thorough assessments and creating personalized care plans for community clients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement and possess strong communication skills. If you are passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you. Join a team that values compassion and excellence in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be a registrant in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Experience in evidence-based practice for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and develop care plans.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatments to achieve mobility goals.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and mentor students.

Skills

Physiotherapy Assessment

Clinical Documentation

Patient Care Plans

Communication Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Education

Registrant with College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

14 May 2025

Type

Part-Time

Location

Guelph ON

Remote Option

None

Detailed Job Description

Physiotherapist, Outpatient Therapy

Part-Time, Non-Union

#R/25-48

The Organization

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) is a faith-based organization that is part of St. Joseph’s Health System. We live by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and embed person- and family-centred care throughout our 240 long-term care beds, 104 hospital beds, and a variety of outpatient and community support services. Our staff complement of approximately 700 employees is committed to contributing to a healthy, safe, and respectful environment. If you are a passionate and highly motivated individual, looking to help us advance in our mission, vision and values, we look forward to you joining our team!

The Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, treatment, and care for community clients. The role involves conducting initial assessments and regular reassessments, documenting clinical information, and developing personalized Physiotherapy care plans in collaboration with clients and their families. The incumbent monitors client progress and modifies treatments to achieve specific goals related to transfers, ambulation, strength, range of motion, balance, and functional mobility. Additionally, they actively participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including measuring outcomes, gathering satisfaction feedback, mentoring clinical physiotherapy students and supervising Physiotherapy assistants.

Key Accountabilities & Success Criteria

• Conduct Physiotherapy Assessments for all new Clients referred to Outpatient Physiotherapy clinic
• Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation.
• Create and oversee client centred Physiotherapy care plans, establish personalized treatment goals in collaboration with the client and resident
• Assign tasks to Physiotherapist Assistants and other support staff
• Implement, monitor, and modify treatment to achieve or maintain client functional mobility goals
• Participate in continuous quality improvement for the clinic and organization including measurable outcomes, satisfaction feedback, and quality improvement planning
• Participates in reporting of Outpatient program Ministry client care outcome statistics
• Participates in mentoring Physiotherapy students and PTA/OTA students in accordance with CPO standards.
• Contributes to a transparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJHCG
  
  

Qualifications

• Registrant in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice, with a strong emphasis on improving functional outcomes
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Registrant in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice, with a strong emphasis on improving functional outcomes
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills; flexible and adaptable to changing clinical demands and schedules
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with clients and families
• Preferred experience in delivery of Physiotherapy Services for the geriatric population, stroke, musculoskeletal, Chronic Obstructive lung disease and lower extremity amputee conditions groups
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
• Ability to demonstrate a strong customer service philosophy
• Demonstrated to be self-directed, seeking direction appropriately
  
  

It’s a great time to help shape how health care is delivered in Ontario. To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit a curriculum vitae in confidence, outlining how your knowledge, experience and personal attributes are a good fit with the requirements of this position and the values of St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph by Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:59pm to:

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St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre Guelph recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, staff and others from COVID-19. As such, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, it will be a condition of employment that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

We appreciate all responses; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.