Physiotherapist

The Physiotherapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment, consultation, and counseling of clients and their families in the community by restoring movement/function and pain management; developing personalized exercise programs to develop/restore range of motion, strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance; administering chest and cardiac rehabilitation treatments; administering modalities; and prescribing/training clients to use mobility aids, adaptive devices, transfer aids, and other equipment.

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years. Please visit our website for more information.

At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives. Our team of professionals offer care to our clients and their families by focusing on the whole person. By working in the home and community, our team has time to connect and affect real change that enriches lives and gives choice. See more about working with Carefor.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule we’re looking out for you and your family.

Job Description

What You Will Do:
- Assess and treat clients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
- Test and measure the functioning of the musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, and cardiovascular systems.
- Establish a clinical diagnosis and care plan for the treatment of physical problems
- Document and communicate care plan according to established guidelines and standards
- Measure the client’s/family’s progress towards goal achievement using objective measures.
- Demonstrate evidence of consultation and negotiation with client/family during delivery of care
- Provide client, family or support personnel with education and training to maximize physical abilities
- Utilize adult learning principles and established teaching materials to educate clients and families
- Identify and utilize appropriate tools and resources to deliver care and manage these responsibly.
- Refer client/family to appropriate levels and types of care and community resources as needed
- Promote client-directed care, self-care, and independence
Qualifications
- Registration with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario
- Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and analysis
- The ability to work collaboratively with case managers, clients, families, and other caregivers to provide service.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license (G2 level) and use of a reliable vehicle.
- 2–5 years Clinical practice experience preferred
- ADP Authorizer preferred
- Experience in community health is an asset
- Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset
What We Have to Offer You
- Competitive base salary
- Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Health and Dental benefits
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40.66-$46.70 per hour
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- license with your provincial regulatory body? (required)
- drivers license, and do you possess a reliable vehicle? (required)
Work Location: On the road

Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know in your application if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.