Research Physiotherapist (ON, Toronto)

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pediatric rehabilitation facility in Toronto is looking for a casual physiotherapist to support a chronic pain research project. This role involves administering physiotherapy protocols, assisting with data collection, and creating a safe and child-friendly environment. Ideal candidates require a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, current registration in Ontario, and experience working with diverse populations. Benefits include a collaborative work environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required.
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is an asset.
• Experience with children or non-verbal individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer the physiotherapy protocol as per research study.
• Assist with accurate implementation of the experimental protocol.
• Document physiotherapy sessions and participant responses.

Skills

Quantitative data collection

Qualitative data management

Collaboration in a team

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Cultural understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Master’s degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital, and a top 40 Canadian research hospital. Serving over 9,000 families annually in both inpatient and outpatient programs and services, Holland Bloorview is renowned for its expertise in partnering with clients and families to provide exceptional care and is the only organization to ever achieve 100 per cent in three successive quality surveys by Accreditation Canada. Holland Bloorview’s vision is to support the most meaningful and healthy futures for all children, youth and families. We are an academic hospital, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto. All clinical staff are expected to contribute to the academic agenda through one or more of the following activities: supervising students, teaching, academic service, scholarship and research. Holland Bloorview has won numerous awards including Greater Toronto's Top Employers, Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures. We offer an inspiring, inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment with competitive compensation and benefit packages and programs that support ongoing learning and professional growth.

Position: This is a casual position. This role will support a chronic pain research project at Holland Bloorview, in which brain signals along with electro-goniometric data will be recorded during passive stretching of the lower limb.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the physiotherapy protocol in accordance with the research study procedure
• Assist the research team to ensure accurate implementation of the full experimental protocol
• Document physiotherapy sessions and participant response
• Support the research team in maintaining a safe, ethical, inclusive, and child-friendly study environment

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy required; Master’s degree in Physiotherapy preferred
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and/or the Ontario Physiotherapy Association is an asset.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data collection and management
• Able to work comfortably with different technologies
• Experience with children and/or non-verbal individuals with disabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organization, time management, and priority setting skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid problem-solving skills with a desire to learn
• Demonstrated understanding of a client- and family-centred approach to research
• Demonstrates skill in understanding cultural differences
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds