Physiotherapist - Halton Healthcare, Halton Hills

Position Summary

This Physiotherapist role at Halton Healthcare in Halton Hills, ON, focuses on the WSIB Specialty Program. This vital program provides outpatient assessment and treatment services for injured workers with work-related injuries, aiming to facilitate their return to work and function. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, while also contributing to program development and community education initiatives within the broader healthcare setting. This position requires a commitment to patient-centred care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Day-to-Day

In this dynamic Physiotherapist role, your daily responsibilities will include:

• Treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Implementing excellent assessment and treatment skills across geriatrics, neurology, and orthopaedics.
• Participating in promotional activities and community education.
• Contributing to program development and accreditation standards.
• Supporting the development, growth, and day-to-day operations of the WSIB Specialty Program.
• Providing interdisciplinary assessment, diagnostic, and rehabilitation services to injured workers.

Who We're Looking For

Halton Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist with strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. The ideal candidate will be adept at motivating patients and fostering teamwork within a multi-disciplinary environment. We require a person with a clear patient focus, the ability to manage execution, and to foster teamwork and cooperation in a rapidly changing environment.

Qualifications and skills required for this position include:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution required.
• Current Registration and in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required with evidence of insurance coverage.
• Ability to motivate, be sympathetic, yet positive and client-centred in all interactions with patients.
• Thorough understanding of confidentiality and patient dignity.
• Demonstrated self-directed carry-through of patient care activities.
• Initiative, good problem-solving, and communication skills are necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively interact with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong organizational abilities with efficient time management skills.
• Flexibility to follow direction and work collaboratively with all team members.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting would be an asset.
• Experience working in a private physiotherapy clinic would be an asset.
• Relevant experience in treating a variety of MSK/Neuro conditions in an ambulatory care setting, return to work planning, functional evaluation, work conditioning, and return to work strategies an asset.

What's On Offer

Join Halton Healthcare, an organisation committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion. We endeavour to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision, and values of accountability, respect, and compassion. If you are passionate about what you do and committed to excellence, quality, and patient satisfaction, we encourage you to apply directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. Halton Healthcare is dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.