Physiotherapist - WSIB Specialty Program

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.  We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, while implementing your excellent assessment and treatment skills in geriatrics, neurology and orthopaedics. Also, you will be participating in promotional activities, community education, program development and accreditation standards.

In addition, the successful candidate will support the development, growth and day-to-day operations of the WSIB Specialty Program – an outpatient assessment and treatment program for injured workers who have sustained work related injuries and require interdisciplinary assessment, diagnostic and rehabilitation services to assist them in their return to work and function.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• 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-centered in all interactions with patients

• Have a thorough understanding of confidentiality and patient dignity

• Demonstrate self-directed carry-through of patient care activities

• Initiative, good problem solving and communication skills are necessary

• Experience working in a healthcare setting would be an asset

• Experience working in a private physiotherapy clinic would be an asset

• 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

• 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

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.