Career – Contract Physiotherapist – Cobourg/Peterborough

Career Opportunity – Physiotherapist (File #PT-01-26)

Contract – up to 3 days/week (21 hours)

Based in Peterborough OR Cobourg

Five Counties Children’s Centre (FCCC) has been dedicated to supporting children and youth with physical, developmental and communications needs for 50 years. In partnership with families and communities, we provide outpatient and community-based services with the aim of enriching the independence and wellness of those we serve ~ Building Abilities for Life.

We assess and treat clients from infancy to their late teens, offering a wide variety of services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy speech and language therapy, social work and therapeutic recreation. We provide treatment in schools, in the community and at our locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Campbellford and Minden.

FCCC is proud of the partnerships we have developed within the community. These partnerships have assisted families in our communities to access additional services that are needed to assist with their child’s development.

About the Job:

We are accepting applications for a current vacancy for a part-time, contract Physiotherapist. This position will work in our Cobourg OR Peterborough locations. This is a flexible position with hours up to three days a week (21 hours). The contract is expected to last approximately 12 months.

In this role, you will assess, treat, provide consultation to and discharge children and adolescents referred for physiotherapy. You will provide consultation, training and education to clients, their caregivers and other professionals. You will have the opportunity to participate as a member of clinical multidisciplinary teams and resource committees to promote quality service for clients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Assessment and reassessment of clients referred for physiotherapy.




- Provide a service plan for client care in consultation with the client’s care giving team (including the client, family, other therapists and other agencies).
- Maintain knowledge of current practices/equipment in the field of physiotherapy.
- Comply with relevant Centre statistical, clinical and administrative reporting requirements in a timely manner.

What You Bring:

- Bachelor of Science or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy.
- Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
- Demonstrated communication, organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
- Committed to working within a family-centred approach.
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with FCCC staff and other professionals in the community.
- Access to reliable and efficient transportation to be able to travel to a variety of locations.
- Ability to read, write and converse in French is an asset.
- Updated immunizations including two COVID-19 vaccinations

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly wage rate: $43.58 – $49.46 , commensurate with experience.
- 5% pay in lieu of perks.
- Excellent paid time off policies.
- Opportunity to connect to the community and make a positive contribution.

At Five Counties Children’s Centre, our team is focused on a single vision: Building Abilities for Life. We are striving for inclusiveness and belonging in all we do. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to achieve our vision. That is why we actively encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, abilities and experiences, especially those from equity-deserving groups.

If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation, please advise Human Resources, and appropriate arrangements will be made to assist you through the process.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

- Charitable Registration # 12397 6342 RR0001

📌 Physiotherapist-26) (Peterborough)
🏢 Five Counties
📍 Peterborough