Physiotherapist Ottawa (Full-Time)

CAD $90,538.50/Yr.

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

At Carefor, our Physiotherapists are more than clinicians; they are partners in recovery and champions of independence. Working directly in the community, you’ll empower clients to achieve their rehabilitation goals through personalized treatment, education, and hands-on care. From restoring strength and mobility to supporting cardiac and pulmonary recovery, you’ll have the opportunity to use your full skillset and work at full scope of practice, while building meaningful connections with clients and their families.

If you’re passionate about rehabilitation, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to see the impact of your work every single day, we’d love to meet you.

• Assess and treat clients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions
• Restore movement and function through exercise, strength training, mobility retraining, and balance programs
• Support rehab needs, including musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, and cardiovascular care
• Develop personalized care plans that reflect client goals and promote independence
• Measure and track progress using evidence-based, objective tools
• Educate and empower clients and their families to build confidence in self-care and long-term health
• Prescribe and train in the use of mobility aids, adaptive devices, transfer aids, and rehab equipment
• Collaborate with case managers, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver client-centered care
• Refer and connect clients with appropriate community resources and support
• Registration (in good standing) with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Strong clinical expertise with a focus on rehabilitation and functional recovery
• Excellent communication and teaching skills to inspire clients and families
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making
• A desire to promote autonomy for our clients and families to live independently
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic care team
• Valid driver’s license (G2 or higher) and reliable vehicle
• 2-5 years of clinical practice experience preferred
• ADP Authorizer status an asset
• Community health and/or home care experience an asset
• Bilingualism (French/English) considered an asset
• Competitive wages
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee Group Benefit Plan
• Premiums for evening and weekend shifts
• Paid Travel and time
• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.