OPSEU

Job Title: Physiotherapist
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: LG LTC PHYSIOTHERAPY
Program: Long Term Care
Days; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Long Term Care AP
Wage Schedule: $40.360 - $56.300 per hour
Posting Reference: 2500002240
This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 31 July 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 8 August 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Resident Care Manager, the Physiotherapist will work closely with residents to help improve their activities of daily living at the multi-disciplinary home team at the Lakeridge Gardens 320 bed long term care home built on the Ajax-Pickering hospital site in the delivery of excellent care for residents.
Having opened to residents in March 2022, this new home is part of the government’s plan to improve long-term care delivery and capacity in Ontario and in the Durham Region. This state-of-the-art long-term care home sets a new bar for seniors’ care, with dining and outdoor space on every floor, a large courtyard, onsite diabetes care and other important innovative features.
Just as Lakeridge Health is a beacon in the Durham community, the new long-term care home will be integral to managing and delivering on the needs and expectations of seniors in the Durham community and Ontario.

The Physiotherapist is responsible for:

• Overseeing and participating in the delivery of quality Physiotherapy services to residents
• Collaborating with the care team to conduct resident assessments upon admission and developing individualized treatment plans, as well as monitoring resident progress and evaluating and adjusting care plans as needed
• Communicating treatment plans and goals with the care team, including providing direction and guidance to the OT/PT Assistants
• Documenting resident care plans and progress notes, and keeping accurate records
• Providing effective leadership and expertise by researching and keeping up to date on current Physiotherapy trends, standards, and techniques
• Working in current standards of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and all other relevant by-laws, legislation, acts and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a licensed Physiotherapist in a Long-Term Care facility is preferred
• ADP authorization is preferred
• Proven ability to plan and recommend continues self-care programs for residents
• Proven ability to lift, turn, and transfer residents manually and with mechanical aids
• Demonstrated experience in the treatment of residents with multiple physical impairments and a variety of chronic diseases
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, prioritization, problem-solving and case management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past 6 months
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health’s comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

• Overseeing and participating in the delivery of quality Physiotherapy services to residents
• Collaborating with the care team to conduct resident assessments upon admission and developing individualized treatment plans, as well as monitoring resident progress and evaluating and adjusting care plans as needed
• Communicating treatment plans and goals with the care team, including providing direction and guidance to the OT/PT Assistants
• Documenting resident care plans and progress notes, and keeping accurate records
• Providing effective leadership and expertise by researching and keeping up to date on current Physiotherapy trends, standards, and techniques
• Working in current standards of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and all other relevant by-laws, legislation, acts and regulation