Advanced Practice Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist
Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Reports to: Manager, Inpatient Units & Allied Health
OPSEU
Reason for Posting: Current Vacancy
Hours of Work: Combination of 4 and 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday
Rate of Pay: $42.14 - $58.78 per hour
Join Our Inspired Team! The Opportunity
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients while working alongside a passionate, collaborative team? We're looking for an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Rehabilitation team serving the South Georgian Bay community. Come be part of a team that’s dedicated to helping our community move, recover and thrive.
Are you a passionate and experienced physiotherapist looking to practice at the top of your scope and make a meaningful impact on patient care? We are seeking an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist to join our innovative Rapid Access Clinic for Hip and Knee Arthritis. This advanced practice role offers the opportunity to use your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and decision-making skills while contributing to a model of care that improves access and transforms the patient experience.
Why Choose Us!
We invest in our Team. As an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, you will earn $42.14 to $58.78 per hour.
Beyond your hourly wage you will also enjoy:
- Access to funding to support education that you want to pursue
- Join HOOPP a defined benefit contribution pension plan
- Time away from work matters. This position would earn 6% vacation in lieu
- Your health and wellness are important. We offer 14% in lieu of benefits (or HOOPP + 12%)
- At this time this opportunity is scheduled a combination of 4 and 8-hour shifts
As the successful applicant, you will do the following:
- Performs criteria-based referral triage, assessing urgency and severity of the patient’s condition and determines the appropriate care pathway with a range of options
- Performs the clinical assessment, taking an accurate medical history and performing a relevant and appropriate physical examination, incorporating standardized outcome measurement (Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Functional Tests)
- Integrates advanced assessment and diagnostic skills
- Selectively orders and incorporates results of diagnostic tests through appropriate delegation mechanisms as required
- Follows up on the results of any tests, discusses these with the surgeon where necessary, communicates results with the patient where appropriate and arranges further management
- Uses critical thinking and analysis to guide decision making in unpredictable and dynamic situations; makes appropriate referral
- Consults with orthopaedic surgeons and other members of the team to establish appropriate care for patients with complex presentations and needs
- Applies evidence into practice
- Provides a diagnosis and management plan in collaboration with the patient and their family
- Interacts effectively with individuals of all backgrounds and orientations and supports them to make informed choices
- Collaborates with the orthopaedic surgeons, increasing productivity and efficiency in the system
- Liaises with the primary care team and community providers
- Exercises a high level of professional autonomy in the provision of clinical care and takes a lead role
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Advanced formal education beyond entry to practice degree and/or able to demonstrate the ability to work at an advanced level of practice
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in musculoskeletal care, preferably in an advanced practice capacity.
- Current CPR certification
Preferred
- Master’s degree in a Health/Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Program (research-based or course-based in a related area), post professional formal education with competency evaluation
- Meditech Expanse
Alignment with our Values
Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction
Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients
Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism
Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs
Any successful candidate will need to live these values on a day to day basis.
Join Tomorrow’s Team Today: Shape the Future of Care in South Georgian Bay at CGMH!
Today CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving 74,000+ residents and 3.5M annual visitors. With a team of 1,200+ dedicated professionals, we deliver high‑quality care across emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, mental health, and more.
Tomorrow’s Hospital is under Development and are working towards an opening day in 2033. Joining our team now means you have input on the Hospital’s design, workflows, and equipment. Learn more here.
Learn more about our Strategic Plan here.
Ready to Apply?
Apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume in PDF or Word format. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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