Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is dedicated to providing accessible, equitable, and transformational health and social service choices for the well-being of Scarborough's diverse communities. We cultivate vital community services by promoting healthy lifestyles while delivering a comprehensive range of culturally competent health and social services programming. Our I2CARE values ensures that we, as a work community, treat all with, inclusivity, innovation, collaboration, accessibility respect and equity.
We envision ourselves to be a leader in community health-driven education with a goal to advance innovative, health equity-driven learning that prepares health professionals to deliver integrated, culturally responsive care, grounded in an understanding of the social determinants of health and the realities of community and social support systems, to improve the health outcomes for Scarborough. We are collaborating with the University of Toronto to help advance on this mandate.
As an employer, we strive for excellence as a workplace and are committed to building a workforce that enhances our capacity to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
We are currently looking to hire a:
Physiotherapist – Community Health Team
1 - Full-Time, Permanent (35 hours/week)
Reporting To: Manager, Interprofessional Primary Care Team
This role will work collaboratively to deliver on SCHC and the University of Toronto’s academic partnership mandate, and as such will work closely with the Vice President, Primary Care Transformation & Academic Partnerships at SCHC and the Associate Chair, Strategic Initiatives and Innovations at the University of Toronto, Department of Physical Therapy.
This position is eligible for status appointment with the University of Toronto.
Purpose:
The Scarborough interprofessional primary care model enhances care for the vulnerable, complex clients living in the Scarborough. SCHC operates with an integrated and interdisciplinary approach. All roles collaborate with and contribute to different teams and programs to support the community’s needs.
As we advance our academic mandate, this role will build out SCHC’s teaching practice and delivery model to train the next generation providers aligned with the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto’s objectives and strategic plan.
Bring your passion for community based academic healthcare to this dynamic environment, as well as your innovative approaches to program development and implementation experience.
Key areas of responsibility:
Patient Care
The Physiotherapist is a caring and supportive individual who acts as the primary agent in identifying and improving client movement and function. Using clinical expertise and sound professional judgment, the Physiotherapist determines the appropriate course of care based on each client's physical difficulties, whether resulting from illness, injury, disability, or ageing. Central to this role is promoting clients' health and well-being and maintaining their quality of life as much as possible. The Physiotherapist assists in the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring body systems where possible — particularly the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems — while also working to maintain and improve motor skills, balance, coordination, overall endurance, and physical fitness. The Physiotherapist must exercise the utmost discretion and bring exceptional interpersonal skills to every client interaction. Additional responsibilities include the development and ongoing review of individualized treatment programs, as well as the thorough completion and maintenance of client files.
Academic Commitment and Community Access
The Physiotherapist will bring an academic mindset to their practice, playing an active role in the training and professional development of physiotherapy students. This includes developing and implementing a structured model for student placements and fostering a collaborative, supportive teaching environment. Working in close partnership with the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, the Physiotherapist will take an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to designing and leading pilot programs aimed at increasing access to physiotherapy services for the Scarborough community. Through these partnerships, the Physiotherapist will help expand the reach of quality physiotherapy care while contributing meaningfully to the growth of the profession and the development of the next generation of clinicians.
Educational and/or Professional Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience.
- Graduate of a Post-Secondary program in Physiotherapy.
- License to practice with the Ontario College of Physiotherapists.
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
- Education and experience specific to the client populations (e.g. chronic disease, mental health and women’s health) an asset.
- Experience in physiotherapy student education or as a clinical instructor an asset.
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of an anti-oppression and cultural competence framework;
- An interest and commitment to working in a low-income, multilingual, multiracial community;
- Thorough knowledge of broad determinants of health and issues affecting low income, multi-lingual and radicalized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities;
- Community experience an asset.
- ADP Authorizer status required.
- Commitment to service excellence including continuing education and continuous quality improvement.
- Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups.
- Demonstrates an ability to work in an iterative environment.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible.
- Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Able to generate new solutions and develop creative improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to assist clients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy; respecting their confidentiality and privacy and communicating in a courteous and respectful manner.
- Ability to speak a second language of our priority populations is an asset.
Significant Working Conditions:
- Flexibility of hours – occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
- Flexible working sites.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Vehicle required.
Remuneration: $41.98 – $48.98
Band: B
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including vacation and HOOPP pension plan.
Please note: All other conditions of employment are set out in the collective agreement between SCHC and SEIU.
Please reply in confidence to HR by email: [email protected]
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This is an Existing Vacancy.
We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted.
If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must be legal to work in Canada. You will also be required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services.
SCHC values equity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome those who have a demonstrated commitment to upholding these values and who will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or LGBTQ2S+
SCHC is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients, employees, job applicants, suppliers and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information or use our services. We respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and its associated regulations. SCHC will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
For more information about our programs and services, please visit our website at ww.schcontario.ca
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $41.98-$48.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- direct client: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Ontario College of Physiotherapists (required)
- Membership Canadian Physiotherapy Association (preferred)
Work Location: In person
