Posting Date: October 8, 2026
Closing Date: November 8, 2026
Physiotherapist
OPSEU 258 salary range for Physiotherapist is $41.76-$47.84 per hour.
Positions
- Permanent 1.0 FTE (37.5 hr/wk) | Status: Vacancy | Location: Kitchener
- Permanent 1.0 FTE (37.5 hr/wk) | Status: New Position | Location: Multiple (serving Waterloo Region & Guelph/Wellington)
Why Join KidsAbility?
Every year, more than 22,000 children and youth access services across KidsAbility programs to support their growth, development, and well-being. Through innovative, family-centred services, we help children and families navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and achieve meaningful goals. As a non-profit organization serving the Waterloo and Guelph-Wellington regions, we believe that when we work together with compassion, expertise, and purpose, we can make a lasting impact. Join us in helping children, youth, and families discover a future of possibilities.
The impact we make starts with our people. That's why we foster a supportive and purpose-driven workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and thrive. We offer:
- Ongoing professional development, leadership growth, and learning opportunities
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork
- Opportunities to contribute to innovation, research, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Programs that support employee well-being, connection, and work-life balance
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including extended health and dental benefits, an optional group RRSP, disability income protection, generous vacation entitlements, and paid personal leave
The Opportunity
As a Physiotherapist at KidsAbility, you will play a key role in supporting children and youth with disabilities to achieve their mobility, functional, and participation goals. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and education services for children with a variety of developmental, neurological, and musculoskeletal needs. Partnering closely with families, caregivers, and community partners, you will develop individualized therapy plans that promote meaningful outcomes, independence, and participation in everyday life.
Your Impact
In this role, you will:
- Provide assessment, intervention, consultation, and education services for children from birth to school entry with developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal, and physical challenges.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized physiotherapy programs to support functional outcomes and participation goals.
- Support children and families through prevention, education, consultation, early identification, and management of disabilities.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, community partners, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver coordinated, family-centred care.
- Provide education, consultation, and recommendations that promote optimal physical development and maximize participation in everyday activities.
- Contribute to program development, service excellence, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Uphold the professional standards, ethical guidelines, and practice requirements of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Your Experience and Expertise
To qualify, you must have a Master's degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) and be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO). In addition, you will have:
- Experience assessing and treating children with a variety of developmental, physical, and communication-related needs.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills, with a commitment to family-centred care and continuous professional development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other web-based systems.
The following skills and experience will be considered strong assets:
- Experience in a pediatric rehabilitation or pediatric clinical setting.
- Experience prescribing equipment through the Assistive Devices Program (ADP).
- Excellent time management, problem-solving, and caseload management skills.
- Experience using AlayaCare or other electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
As a multi-site organization, a valid Ontario driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required to support work across multiple locations as needed.
To Apply
We invite qualified candidates interested in this opportunity to apply through our KidsAbility Career Centre.
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KidsAbility strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the selection process. Should any applicant require accommodation please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the core values of KidsAbility. We are a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas that benefit our clients and the community. It is the policy of KidsAbility to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from visible minority groups, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information or any other ground protected by applicable law.
Please note that all prospective KidsAbility employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including the full and ongoing COVID-19 vaccination, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
