Physiotherapist - Inpatient Oncology - Regular Full-Time - 2025-14486

The Physiotherapist (in collaboration with the interprofessional team) is responsible for providing person centred patient assessments and interventions, including recommendations for follow-up as required [i.e. Home Care Program, community or rehabilitation resources] on the Oncology Patient Services Units. This position will provide coverage to both the surgical and medical oncology units.  

The successful candidate will also: 
•    Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evaluative processes that include the use of standardized and valid outcome measures, report writing, and research activities. 
•    Participates in continuing professional development activities including the provision of clinical and educational in-services that fosters ongoing learning, professionalism, interprofessional collaborations, and best practices in physiotherapy for acute care patients. 
•    Supervises physical therapy students on an ongoing basis. 
•    Is a resource for the education of interprofessional students. 
•    Is an expert resource for: staff, students, and other health care providers related to physiotherapy.
•    Participates on appropriate committees and in discipline-specific activities within Physiotherapy Services. 
•    Practices in accordance with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario standards of practice.

Qualifications/Skills
•    Must possess MSc[PT] or equivalent with Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario in good standing
•    Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario for Tracheal Suctioning and Administering a Substance by Inhalation is a definite asset
•    One to two years of general acute care physiotherapy experience preferred
•    Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
•    Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
•    Established well-developed time management, prioritization and organizational skills
•    Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred