Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist, Rehabilitative Services
Part Time

$42.27-$48.23 Reference#: 21-787A
Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Physiotherapist provides assessment of assigned

clients and develops and implements individual and group physiotherapy treatment programs. The

Physiotherapist is accountable for maintaining the Standards of Practice and Ethics of the College of

Physiotherapists of Ontario. The Physiotherapist will provide clinical education and experience for allied health

students and will participate in formal teaching and research in collaboration with Queen’s University or other
institutions. As a team member, the Physiotherapist participates in discipline-specific and inter-professional

activities that are directed towards a client-centered environment and that contribute to quality, operational

efficiency, professional and program development.

Role Responsibilities

information

• Follows collaborative care plans as appropriate
• Evaluates and modifies treatment to meet client needs
• Assigns appropriate client care to support staff; monitors and supervises client treatment and progress
• Participates in inter-professional care planning, team, and family conferences
• Prepares clients and caregivers for discharge
• Prepares documentation and reports according to College and organizational standards
• Enters workload data accurately at required frequency
• Ensures established workload targets are achieved
• Communicates effectively with the client and all stakeholders involved in their care regarding plan of

care and progress

• Coordinates services with community agencies

• Participates in physiotherapy education and counseling for clients, families and caregivers
• Supervises and evaluates allied health students

• Teaches new and revised assessment skills and treatment programs to students

• Orients, mentors, trains new staff/volunteers

• Shares newly acquired knowledge and skills with physiotherapy staff
  

agencies

3. PARTICIPATES IN OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Adheres to health and safety policies, procedures and legislation

• Reports any hazards/accidents according to the policy of the Hospital and of the Occupational Health &

Safety Act

• Keeps a breast of current legislation, regulations, and professional issues

• Participates in planning, implementing and evaluating physiotherapy programs and service delivery

systems

• Participates in or leads an operational activity as requested

• Participates in day-to-day decision-making, solution-finding regarding client care with the inter-

professional team

• Participates in discipline-specific and organization committees as requested

• Participates in continuous quality improvement and accreditation activities

• Participates in all mandatory education sessions

• Participates in approved research

• Performs other duties as may be requested

Duties may vary according to practice location. Physiotherapists may be required to provide weekend

coverage.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate of a recognized school of Physiotherapy
• Active, unrestricted license to practice with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Experience in specified area of practice, preferred.
• Experience in student supervision, an asset.

Located in Kingston, Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of aging, mental health and rehabilitative
care. Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Providence Care provides care

and services at Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor Long-Term Care home

and community locations across Southeastern Ontario.

Providence Care is Fully-affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College; Providence Care is a centre for health
care, education and research, and a member of the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario.

To apply for this position please email your Covering Letter and Resume quoting reference number in subject line to

work@providencecare.ca

To learn more about Providence Care and other opportunities please visit: https://www.providencecare.ca/careers-

volunteering/

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices – Please notify the above if you require an
accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process or require recruitment documents in French.