12 Oct
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West Parry Sound Health Centre
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Parry Sound
12 Oct
West Parry Sound Health Centre
Parry Sound
Physiotherapist
Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics
Job Posting: Non-Union 2026-300
Regular Full-Time Position
About the Organization
Join a highly innovative, interdisciplinary team that works together to serve a vast northern landscape. West Parry Sound Health Centre Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (NPLC) serves approximately 6000km2 with seven sites through a service model that was the first-ever partnership between an NPLC and an acute care facility. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated and passionate about healthcare in a rural setting. Being a member of the WPSHC team means you work with a leadership team that is collaborative and approachable. WPSHC team members are passionate and dedicated to delivering high-quality patient and family-centered care. Our team approach offers employees the opportunity to use their complete skill set in a modern environment.
For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.
About the Opportunity
WPSHC is looking for a Resident Physiotherapist/Physiotherapist, reporting to the Manager of Operations and Allied Health. The physiotherapist will work closely with an interprofessional team of nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, mental health workers, and dietitians. Specific accountabilities include:
- Provides first point of contact physiotherapy assessment for appropriate musculoskeletal and functional presentations within primary care, identifies areas of concern or conditions requiring further medical investigation, and facilitates timely consultation or escalation when indicated.
- Supports patients to safely increase physical activity, strength, balance and functional capacity through education, behaviour-change strategies and self-management planning.
- Develops and delivers or directs individual and group programming related to mobility, strength, falls prevention, physical activity, persistent pain,
musculoskeletal health or other identified population needs.
- Participates in development and refinement of regional referral pathways, service standards, clinical workflows and interdisciplinary models of care.
Regular business hours are Monday to Friday, as well as offsite work depending on operational requirements. This job posting is for a current vacancy.
About the Benefits
In return for your dedication, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:
- Competitive Compensation of $42.51 to $59.29 per hour, depending on experience
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Wellness Program & Onsite Gym
Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.
More About You
You will have:
- Successful completion of a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy or equivalent.
- Current license or eligibility for membership with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (Physiotherapist).
- Current membership in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (Resident Physiotherapist).
- Experience with primary care, falls prevention, chronic/persistent pain management, therapeutic exercise, older-adult/frailty care, virtual care and rural practice.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
basic rescuer certificate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a full caseload.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and maintenance of high professional standards.
- Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various computer applications and software related to healthcare programs.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle as travel is required.
You have the ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of the West Parry Sound Health Centre: Compassion, Accountability, Rights and Responsibility, Excellence, Safety. Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.
West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.
Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.
Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.
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📌 Physiotherapist, Regular Full-Time, Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (Parry Sound)
🏢 West Parry Sound Health Centre
📍 Parry Sound