Physiotherapist – Ambulatory Care

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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

10 Mar 2026

Type

Temporary

Location

Guelph ON

Remote Option

None

Detailed Job Description
Non-Union Job Posting
Posting Date
February 24, 2026

Expiry Date
March 9, 2026 at 11:59PM.

Position
Physiotherapist

Job Posting #
T/26-16

Department
Ambulatory Care and Outpatient Services

Employment Type
Temporary Full-Time (Approx. 18 months)

Shifts
Days

Rate Of Pay
$ $55.7077

Vacancy Status
Existing
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments, treatment, and care for community clients. The role involves conducting initial assessments and regular reassessments, documenting clinical information, and developing personalized Physiotherapy care plans in collaboration with clients and their families. The incumbent monitors client progress and modifies treatments to achieve specific goals related to transfers, ambulation, strength, range of motion, balance, and functional mobility. Additionally, they actively participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including measuring outcomes, gathering satisfaction feedback, mentoring clinical physiotherapy students and supervising Physiotherapy assistants.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct Physiotherapy Assessments for all new Clients referred to Outpatient Physiotherapy clinic
• Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation.
• Create and oversee client centered Physiotherapy care plans, establish personalized treatment goals in collaboration with the client and resident
• Assign tasks to Physiotherapist Assistants and other support staff
• Implement, monitor, and modify treatment to achieve or maintain client functional mobility goals
• Participate in continuous quality improvement for the clinic and organization including measurable outcomes, satisfaction feedback, and quality improvement planning
• Participates in reporting of Outpatient program Ministry client care outcome statistics
• Participates in mentoring Physiotherapy students and PTA/OTA students in accordance with CPO standards.
• Contributes to a transparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJHCG

Qualifications & Experience

• Registrant in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice, with a strong emphasis on improving functional outcomes
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills; flexible and adaptable to changing clinical demands and schedules
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with clients and families
• Preferred experience in delivery of Physiotherapy Services for the geriatric population, stroke, musculoskeletal, Chronic Obstructive lung disease and lower extremity amputee conditions groups
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
• Ability to demonstrate a strong customer service philosophy
• Demonstrated to be self-directed, seeking direction appropriately

Application Instructions
To apply to this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting how your skills, experience and strengths meet the requirements of this role and support the values of St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph here: Internal Opportunities - St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph )

Disclaimers
St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position.

Recruitment Process Integrity
To support fairness, confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record, transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.