Physiotherapist
Number of Openings: 1 Division: Clinical Programs
Full/Part Time/Casual: Full Time Program: Integrated Comprehensive Care Program (ICCP)
Regular/Temporary: Regular Location: HNHB boundaries
This position requires travel within the HNHB boundaries including Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford, Niagara regions and Norfolk County.
Union: Non-Union Hours of Work: Days 8 am – 4 pm
75 hours bi-weekly
Posting Date: December 22, 2025 Closing Date: Until Filled
Wages: Non-Union Wage Grid
$30.55-$49.63 French Language Skill Requirement: N/A
This posting is for a current vacancy.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Physiotherapist– Clinical Programs and Community Support Services (PT-CP) is instrumental in providing comprehensive physiotherapist services to clients with physical conditions, adhering to standard scope of practice activities. The PT- CP plays a key role in assisting clients to achieve optimal physical function, maintain capabilities, and prevent future injuries. This position involves implementing customized rehabilitation programs, educating and monitoring clients, and communicating client progress effectively.
This role supports the Manager – Therapy Services and/or the Sr Manager - ICCP in the efficient and effective operations of program activities, ensuring the safety and health of clients through infection control, ongoing communication, education, and monitoring activities.
Clinical Program Clients are typically individuals discharged from the hospital but require some continuing medical supports. These clients undergo care assessments, are medically stable, may be of any adult age group, and might require mechanical or two-person lifts. Clients typically require assistance for 12 days to 16 weeks, and they may or may not require a formal care plan.
Community Support Services Clients are typically individuals discharged from the hospital but unable to return to their pre-hospital living arrangements. These clients undergo long-term care assessments, are medically stable, may be of any adult age group, and might require mechanical or two-person lifts. Clients may have longer stays and require Care Plans.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
Assess patients to determine strengths and weaknesses cognitively, perceptually, physically, and psycho-emotionally.
Determine clients' ability to function in self-care, productivity, and leisure, considering the influence of the environment.
Interpret data for discharge planning and develop treatment plans for enhanced functioning and independence.
Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team using verbal and written formats.
Maintain workload statistics and participate in documentation procedures.
Educate and communicate progress, therapy plans, exercises, and/or mobility aids to clients.
Work with various mobility equipment, providing person-centered support and promoting goal-oriented progress.
Facilitate access to community, social, and healthcare services for clients.
Set up and prepare therapy equipment and may perform delegated tasks within the scope of practice.
Supervise activities of OTA/PTA and/or students on occasion.
Facilitate information sessions for clients and/or visitors.
Safety
Practicing proper infection control protocols with clients and with equipment (e.g. hand hygiene)
Monitoring therapy areas, equipment and mobility devices for defects, reporting safety concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
Daily maintenance and cleaning of therapy equipment and treatment areas
Working effectively with other staff in maintaining laundry activities
Actively promotes client safety and education about safe practices
Participating in organizational program safety programs and protocols (e.g. safety checks)
Engaging in continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrate knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
Administration
Collaborate with others in ordering / procurement of required supplies.
Recording treatment activities in client charts, maintaining on-going other interdisciplinary program staff
Developing and presenting reports and/or metrics as requested
Supporting clients in setting up therapy appointments and/or in attending group activities
Supporting referral/intake processes of the program
Providing general assistants to program Supervisor and Clinical Nurse Managers
Performing general administrative duties related to the role
Participate on committees and program development related to areas of practice
CORE COMPENTENCIES
Regularly demonstrates our mission, vision and values:
Support compassionate care, faith and diversity
Deliver quality care, pursue and share knowledge, respect diversity, remain faithful
Commit to working everyday with dignity, respect, service, justice, responsibility and enquiry
Ability to work collaboratively with others; sharing expertise and drawing on the expertise of others
Actively promotes a healthy, supportive and inclusive work environment
Proactively contributes to initiatives, supporting and encouraging positive change
Ability to engage in effective problem solving, possess logic and analytical thinking
Skilled at thinking about creative solutions to complex problems
Solid team-based approach to every day work activities
Superior communication skills both verbal and written, with an excellent customer service mind set
Positive and professional, with a “can do” attitude
Willingness to regularly go the extra mile and actively support co-workers
Ability to demonstrate leadership and mentoring skills, to motivate and help others grow
Strong knowledge of quality outcomes and streaming processes in order to find efficiencies
Superior organizational and planning skills, ability to multi task
Proven ability to be detailed oriented
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy, required
Registration with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario, required
Master’s Degree in physiotherapy, preferred
Membership in the Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Associations, preferred
1-3 years experience, required
Experience in a Home or Community care setting, preferred
Gentle Persuasive Approach training, preferred
Previous experience working with clients with multiple complex medical conditions, required
Ongoing professional development and learning, required
Previous experience and proficiency with mobile work tools, devices, and apps, required
St. Joseph’s Home Care is an equal opportunity employer, committed to equity, inclusiveness, and diversity across all our programs, practices, facilities, and team. AI is not used in our recruitment processes for the selection of candidates.
If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms, please inform the hiring manager before your interview. Should you wish to conduct your interview in French, kindly contact our head office to arrange this in advance.
