Physiotherapist - Outpatient Neuro

Union: OPSEU
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: West Park Healthcare Center
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Clinical Service Manager
Wage Range: $42.51 to $59.29 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Hours: 37.5 hours
Shifts: Days
Status: Temporary Part-Time (8 Month contract
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Position Summary
To provide quality occupational therapy services to patients/clients while pursuing continuous professional development.
Duties:
Assess and treat patients based on regulatory requirements.
Provide education, training, and counseling to patients, families/caregivers, and interprofessional team members.
Participate in discharge planning, liaising with community partners/stakeholders, as appropriate
Participate in interprofessional rounds
Complete timely and thorough clinical documentation
Complete clinical workload
Provide supervision to rehabilitation assistants in the delivery of occupational therapy services
To provide occupational therapy coverage throughout the Centre on an as-needed basis, as appropriate
To provide on-call services for weekend supervision of rehabilitation assistants on a rotational basis
Pursue continuous professional development, which includes active participation in O.T. Professional Standards & Issues Committee, attendance in relevant in-service educational programs.
Participate in service planning and development of advances in practice, as appropriate.
Participate in team and/or Centre-wide committees, as appropriate.
Participate as required in revenue generating services of the Centre.
Participate in clinical evaluation of equipment, clinical protocols, as appropriate.
Participate in student education (e.g. student preceptorship, labs, tutorials)
Be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors including:
Compliance with the safety standards of the hospital and applicable legislation
Identification and prevention of safety issues and problems
Taking corrective action, where possible
Attendance at safety meetings/training/updates in accordance with the Centre’s standards
Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the centre’s core values and helps patients get their life back
MSc (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
Must be able to achieve 80% in the Functional Independent Measure (FIM) certification exam within the probationary period and on recertification exams if applying to work on any of the following rehabilitation units: 3EA (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation), 3EB (Amputee Rehabilitation), 3EC (Neurological Rehabilitation), 2EB (TB Rehabilitation) and 2WF (Respiratory Rehabilitation).
Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
1-2 years expereince
Strong interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills
Ability to be self-directed and effectively problem-solve
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and within an interprofessional team
Ability to work flexible hours
Ability to demonstrate a customer service philosophy
Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
Ability to function in a consult model, as appropriate

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No