PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Competition #
8609
Job Title
Physiotherapist
Department
Orthopedics/Neurosurgery
Status
Temporary (August 2025 - February 2026)
Work Type
Full-time
Affiliation
ONA Paramedical
Shift Assignment
Days and evenings
Bilingualism Required
Yes
Police Check Requirement
Vulnerable Sector Check
Site
RLHC-ONA Paramedical
Salary Information
$38.82-$54.77/hour
Application Closing Date
August 20, 2025

JOIN NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO’S HEALTH CARE LEADERS!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.
Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Physiotherapist in Orthopedics/Neurosurgery Surgical Program to Assess the physical function and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of physical dysfunction, injury, or pain to develop, maintain, rehabilitate, augment function, and relieve pain. Provide effective physiotherapy services to patients, while maintaining the standards of practice as issued by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
The ideal candidate will have a current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapist of Ontario. However, candidates expected to obtain registration in the next few months and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for someone with a minimum of (6) months’ experience working in evidenced-based approach to service delivery. Candidates that possess Experience working with post-surgical Orthopaedic and Neurological conditions are preferred.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Surgery unit at Health Sciences North is a 45 bed unit staffed by a team of surgeons, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, nurse clinician, pharmacist, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and social workers. Care is provided for clients with a variety of conditions including back and cranial surgeries, brain tumours, head and spinal cord injuries; hip fractures and various other fracture injuries as well as shoulder and hand surgeries, and trauma.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.
At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.
HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

1. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the CPO.
2. Current rostering or intent to roster with the CPO for the authorized acts of Oxygen Administration.
3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of six (6) months’ experience working in evidenced-based approach to service delivery.
2. Experience working with post-surgical Orthopaedic and Neurological conditions is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
2. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
3. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
4. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
5. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
7. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
8. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

1. Perform a detailed comprehensive medical history and physical assessment of patients to establish a clinical impression for Physiotherapy intervention as required.
2. Initiate and execute all Physiotherapy treatments related to the clinical impression to deliver patient care within various clinical areas, and perform on-going evaluations to determine when discharge from service is appropriate.
3. Provide coverage for Physiotherapy services within unit and across other clinical areas as defined by the Physiotherapy Professional Council coverage plans.
4. Document assessment, clinical impression, and all related Physiotherapy intervention and patient outcomes in the patient’s medical chart; maintain an accepted standard of documentation for quality assurance as outlined by the CPO and HSN policies.
5. Communicate verbally and through written reports with other health care professionals regarding patient management for clinical problem solving and program development.
6. Develop and implement self-learning objectives, participate in related postgraduate educational opportunities to improve clinical expertise, and integrate new knowledge to enhance patient care.
7. Provide guidance to Physiotherapy assistants and assigned support personnel as required in accordance with the standards defined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
8. Provide theoretical and clinical education and guidance to Physiotherapy students and undergraduate students.
9. Participate on patient care teams and other hospital committees, including Professional Council meetings and committees regarding the development of policies and procedures, forms and audits, and coverage/vacation planning within the professional discipline.
10. Act as a professional resource for internal health care providers and community partners.
11. Perform safety inspections and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
12. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
13. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
14. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
15. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
16. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
17. Perform other duties as required.