Physiotherapist
- Kawartha Lakes, ON, Canada
- Lindsay, ON, Canada
$42.510 - $59.290/Hour · Full-time
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Job Number
J1026-0823
Job Title
Physiotherapist
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Union
OPSEU
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Physiotherapy
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
November 3, 2026
Closing Date
November 9, 2026
Salary
$42.510 - $59.290/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
The Medical Inpatient Unit is an acute care unit supported by a patient-centered multi-disciplinary team which respects patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices. All patients requiring medical care can be admitted to the medical program. The most common types of patients admitted to the unit are: acute coronary syndromes (heart attacks, angina), congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and pneumonia.
The CCP2/Rehab/Integrated Stroke unit is a specialized patient care area within Ross Memorial Hospital. A patient is admitted there for general rehab and acute stroke care. Each patient will have rehab goals to support their treatment and to meet the goals of a safe discharge home. The Integrated Stroke Unit cares for patients that have had an acute stroke and need specialized stroke care to maximize recovery potential including rehab functional goals. FE (Functional Enhancement) consists of a slow stream rehabilitation program for those patients who are unable to tolerate the intensity of the inpatient rehab program.
The Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
Position Summary
The hospital is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Physiotherapist position to join their team. The position will act as a float assigned, as required, to the various units within the hospital to fulfill patient care needs as part of a centralized Rehab Service.
Start date: January 11, 2027
Ending on or before date: April 4, 2027
Essential Qualifications
Must be available to work eight (8) hours day shift, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may vary according to departmental requirements, the OPSEU Collective Agreement and funding.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Job Number
J1026-0823
Job Title
Physiotherapist
Job Type
Temporary Full Time
Union
OPSEU
City, Province, Country
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Department
Physiotherapy
Open Positions
1
Date Posted
November 3, 2026
Closing Date
November 9, 2026
Salary
$42.510 - $59.290/Hour
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Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.
Department/Unit/Program Description
The Medical Inpatient Unit is an acute care unit supported by a patient-centered multi-disciplinary team which respects patients' confidentiality, rights, and choices. All patients requiring medical care can be admitted to the medical program. The most common types of patients admitted to the unit are: acute coronary syndromes (heart attacks, angina), congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, and pneumonia.
The CCP2/Rehab/Integrated Stroke unit is a specialized patient care area within Ross Memorial Hospital. A patient is admitted there for general rehab and acute stroke care. Each patient will have rehab goals to support their treatment and to meet the goals of a safe discharge home. The Integrated Stroke Unit cares for patients that have had an acute stroke and need specialized stroke care to maximize recovery potential including rehab functional goals. FE (Functional Enhancement) consists of a slow stream rehabilitation program for those patients who are unable to tolerate the intensity of the inpatient rehab program.
The Surgical Unit is comprised of both medical and surgical patients which have various complexities such as CHF, COPD, bowel obstructions to general medicine cases. The surgical cases range from orthopedics, general surgery, eye, women’s health and urology.
Position Summary
The hospital is currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time Physiotherapist position to join their team. The position will act as a float assigned, as required, to the various units within the hospital to fulfill patient care needs as part of a centralized Rehab Service.
Start date: January 11, 2027
Ending on or before date: April 4, 2027
Essential Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in Physiotherapy
- Licensed and member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Current C.P.R. certification on hire
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within an interpersonal team
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff and the public
- Demonstrated high level of communication, organizational and time management skills
- Experience in a hospital based physiotherapy program
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-professional and collaborative team environment
- Experience working with geriatric population in an activation type model
- Excellent working knowledge and application of principles of geriatric care
- Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis
- Master's Degree in Physiotherapy
- Membership in Canadian Physiotherapists Association
- Evidence of ongoing education in geriatric care
Must be available to work eight (8) hours day shift, Monday to Sunday. Shifts and hours may vary according to departmental requirements, the OPSEU Collective Agreement and funding.
Employment Equity
Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.
Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.
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Responsibilities
Provide physiotherapy as part of the centralized Rehabilitation Service, floating among hospital units according to patient care needs. Support patients in acute medical, surgical, rehabilitation, and stroke care settings, helping them work toward functional goals and safe discharge.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in physiotherapy, current registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, and CPR certification at hire are required. Candidates need hospital physiotherapy experience, geriatric care knowledge and experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and meet the job's physical demands.
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Geriatric Care
- Rehabilitation
- Stroke Care
- Patient Assessment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Patient-Centered Care
- Acute Care
- Discharge Planning
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Geriatric Care
- Acute Care
- Stroke Care
- Medical Inpatient Unit
- Integrated Stroke Unit
- Functional Enhancement
- Patient-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Hospital-Based Physiotherapy
- Discharge Planning
- College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- CPR Certification
- Physical Demands Analysis
- OPSEU