Unit Summary

Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation is a portfolio within McMaster Children's Hospital.

It is comprised of many different programs providing out- patient services to children (and some adults) with developmental, emotional or
behaviourial, physical, or communication needs.

The Children's Developmental Rehabilitation Programme provides habilitation / rehabilitation services to children with neurological and/or developmental disabilities from birth to school
leaving age.

The team offers assessment, treatment, and consultation services through a variety of service delivery models.

Position Summary

As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the physiotherapist provides service through individual treatment, groups, or consultation to families & caregivers at the centre, in home, or in the community.Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday, some evenings,weekends may be required.

This position is temporary until March 2028.

Qualifications

1.

Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
2.

Pediatric experience, particularly in rehabilitation preferred
3.

Well developed professional skills which include: the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team setting, the ability to
collaborate and consult with clients and community caregivers, excellent assessment, treatment and consultative skills,
the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to work in a variety of settings, and
the ability to problem-solve creatively
4.

Strong clinical reasoning and caseload management skills
5.





Demonstrated ability and willingness to maintain professional standards of practice and clinical competencies
according to College guidelines and participate in continuing education in order to upgrade skills and keep abreast of new
developments in pediatric rehabilitation
6.

Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment which demands high productivity, organizational skills and
flexibility
7.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing referral patterns
8.

Demonstrated ability to complete statistics accurately and write reports in a timely manner
9.

Access to a reliable, insured vehicle with 2 million dollars liability insurance for traveling to home visits, community/
daycare visits
10.

Willingness to participate in a criminal reference screening process
11.

Fluency in French will be considered an asset
12.

Must be able to obtain a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct.





Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this prospect applicants must apply during the posting period.

All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext.

46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first.

Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process.

If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

Required Skill Profession

Healthcare Diagnosing Or Treating Practitioners

📌 Physiotherapist (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Canada