Temporary Full Time Physiotherapist- OP-26-11
4 days ago
Competition #:
OP-26-11
Date Posted:
January 9, 2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
Position:
Temporary Full Time Physiotherapist
Location:
Ongwanada Resource Center
Dates of Vacancy:
12 month duration(flexible start date)
Hours of Work:
72.5 hours per pay
Wage: Hourly: Start –
$44.03 – $46.14
Yearly: Start –
$82,999 – $86,970
Position
To provide physiotherapy for clients of Ongwanada.
Duties
Performs Physiotherapy duties by: (80%)
- Provide assessment, treatment and consultation for persons served with a variety of neurological & orthopedic conditions; Provide instruction/education to persons served and caregivers regarding prescribed exercise, positioning or equipment; Provide hydrotherapy assessment/treatment to individuals and education/support to hydrotherapy pool staff; Work collaboratively with all members of the care team including OT, RN, Social Worker, Psychology, Pharmacy, Dietary and front line care giving staff; Prescribe adapted equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, lifts and slings.
Performs auxiliary duties such as: (15%)
- Supervise Queen's physiotherapy or other students; Deliver in-services on body mechanics, injury prevention or other relevant topics for staff, volunteers and caregivers; Provide environmental assessments regarding accessible housing; provide staff training in the application of prescribed mechanical restraints and monitor as required.
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Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge Required
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy;
- The applicant should be: resourceful, independent/self-reliant, adaptable, able to work within a team setting, a good communicator and listener, with excellent problem solving skills, and sensitivity to the needs of developmentally challenged individuals;
- Must possess a valid G Driving License with full driving privileges, insurances and have access to own vehicle for travelling to community residences, Home Share locations and day program areas;
- Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as per Ongwanada policies;
- Basic understanding is required in the areas of:
- neuro-developmental therapy and Bobath based therapy techniques especially regarding tone, handling, positioning;
- hydrotherapy: must be able to swim and willing to go in a heated therapeutic pool 1 to 2 times per day;
- wheelchair fitting and adaptations as well as other mobility devices;
- adapted equipment (standing frames and other positioning devices);
- mechanical lifts and their use;
- environmental designs for persons with disabilities;
- splinting;
- health issues regarding aging;
- balance and gait assessment.
Please submit a
Cover Letter and Resume
quoting the competition number by 4 pm on the noted closing date to:
Human Resources Specialist
Ongwanada
191 Portsmouth Avenue
Kingston, ON
K7M 8A6
Fax
Email:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Disclosure:
We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.
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