Physiotherapist

Position Details

Posting #: 32554

Department: Physiotherapy

Employee Type: Casual, Temporary, Part Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 52

Union: Non-Union

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Evenings

Shift: 7.5 hour, 12 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 14/10/2025

Closing Date: 21/10/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary

A Physiotherapist is a health care professional who attempts to prevent or alleviate functional problems arising from physical, psychological and/or social origins. Prevention and treatment of an impairment, disability or handicap is accomplished through the use of physical assessment, education and treatment which are based on ongoing clinical research. The goal of physiotherapy intervention is to promote quality of life, self-responsibility and independence.

Physiotherapists at SJHH play a major role in patient’s length of stay. As one of the few professionals who usually remains constant during a patient’s stay, PT’s promote early discharge planning, optimize patient mobility and function and ensure patients are safe to return home. The PT supports his/her profession by advocating for or contributing themselves to an environment where ongoing learning, evidence-based practice, quality improvement and research are practiced and supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy required; Master's Degree in Physiotherapy preferred
• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario required
• Membership in the Canadian and Ontario Physiotherapy Associations preferred
• Hospital experience preferred
• Basic computer skills for word processing and access to information
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to function well within an interdisciplinary team environment
• Able to work under pressure, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem solving skills
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
• Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
  
  

The Physiotherapy Department Provides

• A strong, central profile for the members of the department
• Educational support (financial & time)
• An interdisciplinary team approach (both internal and external to the department)
• Staff work within supportive clinical areas with mentoring
• The opportunity for academic affiliation with McMaster University
• Opportunities for experience in inpatients areas in Orthopedics, Medicine, Neurology, Nephrology, Rehabilitation, Acute Respiratory Care, Complex Care, Psychiatry and outpatient areas in Day Therapy, Emergency and the Chronic Disease Management Program
• A flextime system
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research
  
  

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.