Physiotherapist, Outpatients

Position Profile

Humber River Health.

 

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? If you answered yes to the question above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.

 

Employment Status: Permanent Part TimeHours of Work: Available to work rotating shifts on Monday to Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays (e.g. 07:00-15:00 and/or 08:00 – 16:00) - subject to change as per Article HRH 2 – Management RightsLocation: Humber River Health - Hennick Humber Hospital. Occasional cross site coverage at the Reactivation Care Centres (Finch & Church sites) may be required - subject to change as per Article HRH 2 – Management RightsLabour Group: OPSEU 590Reporting Relationship: Manager, Fracture Clinic, Plastics and Surgical Outpatient ClinicsHourly Rate: $40.36 - $56.30

Position Responsibilities:

• Providing appropriate assessment and treatment of referred patients with acute post-operative orthopedic/surgical conditions, post fractures, and the bundled care patient population (total knees, total hips, total shoulders) within the Outpatient Rehab Clinic.
• Prioritizing patient caseload to meet the needs of referred patients.
• Recording client assessment, progress and discharge status.
• Recording timely workload measurement data.
• Works as a member of the health care team.
• Flexibility in caseload and program assignment.
• Able to manage patient caseload in a busy acute care setting.
• Clinical supervision of Rehabilitation Assistants with the Ontario College of Physiotherapy support personnel standards.
• Clinical supervision of students, including PT and PTA/OTA students during their clinical placements may be required as needed.
• Position may require scheduled weekend work on the Medicine and Surgical programs, and may require occasional cross coverage on inpatients or at the Finch/Church locations in the Reactivation Care Centres as needed.
• Provision of relief coverage during planned vacation/absences

 

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 within the outpatient physiotherapist setting with orthopaedic and bundled care patients preferred. . 
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• 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.