Physiotherapist - Oncology - Regular part-time 2025-13726

Summary of Duties

The Oncology weekday backfill 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 primarily on Monday and Tuesday weekdays.

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