AREP | Location: GTA (including Etobicoke & Downtown Toronto)

The Role:

We are actively looking for a dedicated and self-motivated Clinician (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)

to join our AREP team. We value professionalism and compassion in our team members. Reporting to the Senior

Director, Clinical Impact & Performance, you are an independent primary care provider who is responsible for

delivering evidence-based, patient-centered services to people with arthritis in the GTA (including Etobicoke &

Downtown Toronto). This is accomplished both through in-person and virtual modes of service delivery.

What We Do:

Arthritis Society Canada is on a mission to fight the fire of arthritis with the fire of research, innovation, advocacy

and information and support. That’s because arthritis robs six million Canadians of their mobility, mental and

physical well-being, and in some cases, their livelihood. It is Canada’s most common chronic condition, and

there is no cure.

Why Join Us:

A career with us is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to use your talents to push back against the

devastation of arthritis. Fighting the fire of arthritis gives meaning to our work, incites collective action and

drives us to excellence in all we do. Our bold and ambitious strategic plan, Accelerating Impact, is propelling our

work to create transformational change. We are a united, transformative and impactful culture, and we will

empower you to be successful in your role and build your career. We are honored to be 3-time Canada’s Most

Admired™ Corporate Cultures award winners, and proud to be accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards

Program.

Join our progressive Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program, where you'll experience an environment of

exceptional clinical care, collaborative staff programming co-design, manageable caseloads, and abundant

career development opportunities. We are also proud to provide professional autonomy, hybrid work

arrangements and flexible schedules (with options like our summer hours program).

Our Team:

The Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) provides a range of treatment and education services

for adults and children with arthritis. Services are free, available in most regions in Ontario, and are funded by

the Ontario Government for people with an Ontario Health Card and a confirmed diagnosis of arthritis. Our team

of specially trained physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social work professionals will provide people

with arthritis with the care, strategies,



guidance and education they need to better manage their arthritis and

live well using a chronic disease self -management model.

Key Accountabilities:

- Utilize advanced rheumatology skills and chronic disease management principles to provide

rehabilitation to individuals with arthritis.

- Collaboratively establish customized Arthritis Service Plans that address both immediate and long-term

needs and goals of patients and their families.

- Conduct group education sessions for patients and families, focusing on arthritis self-management and

related topics, both in-person and virtually.

- May periodically facilitate and support education of other healthcare providers.

- Assess the clinical status of the patient within a defined scope of practice.

- Facilitate continuity of care among external health professionals and service providers.

- Advocate for patient access to arthritis care and resources.

- Create organized and accurate patient files with thorough documentation of events, decisions,

interventions, decisions, and outcomes in accordance with AREP guidelines and regulatory standards.

- Establish, grow and monitor strategic partnerships across external healthcare settings to improve the

accessibility, delivery and presence of AREP services.

- Provide internal and external education on arthritis, engage in approved clinical program development

and evaluation, and participate in quality improvement and research activities.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

- Master’s degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.

- Member in good standing of the relevant regulatory College of Ontario.

- Preferred qualifications include a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a busy and progressive

ambulatory health environment, experience working with individuals with musculoskeletal and chronic

diseases, familiarity with progressive interprofessional settings, previous experience with virtual service

delivery platforms, and proficiency in Microsoft Office with preferred experience in scheduling and

electronic medical record software.

Working Conditions:

- This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) between Monday and Friday inclusive.





- This position is designated to our GTA (including Etobicoke & Downtown Toronto) clinic sites in a hybrid

model, with occasional visits to client homes. The exact days you are required to work from these

locations will be determined by your supervisor.

- As this role will involve travel, regular access to a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to

travel is essential.

- Sufficient internet access at home is essential, as is an appropriate and confidential space to effectively

deliver virtual care.

Some Highlights of What we Offer:

- Health* & Wellness*: Extended healthcare benefits (including dental, vision, prescription drugs &

disability coverage), choice of healthcare spending account and/or healthy living account, and virtual

24/7 healthcare access.

- Time-Away Programs*: Vacation (at least 3 weeks), personal days, holiday closure & summer hours.

- Ways of Working: Working with us doesn't have to mean working in an office to have an impact. Our

dedication to enabling you to flourish means that you can have choice and flexibility in where you work

and live, subject to the needs of your role, the people you serve and our requirements. We have a

hybrid working model, with home and office-based options available. We will always list a primary

location which will be where you go for in-person teamwork.

- Retirement Planning*: DCPP whereby you contribute 4% of earnings & we match this with 5%, and a

convenient reduced-fees Group RRSP scheme.

- Asterisked offerings may not apply to all roles

The pay rate for this position is $46.36 per hour.

Apply Now:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are interested in, and qualified for, this exciting opportunity,

please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by August 24, 2026. As an innovative organization

that embraces technology to enable smarter ways of working, we may leverage AI in certain early stages of our

applicant screening process, however all selection decisions are made by our hiring team. We thank all

applicants for their expression of interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested in a different role or know someone that would be a great fit for our team? We are creating an

organization that is an exceptional place to work and volunteer. You are encouraged to visit our official careers

site at www.arthritis.ca/careers where you can view all our current job opportunities across Canada, and learn

more about why you should join our team to help extinguish arthritis for good!

📌 Clinician (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) (Canada)
🏢 Arthritis Society Canada
📍 Canada