Job Description
Physiotherapist
Toronto, Canada
Contract — Hourly
Ontario Government — Onsite @ Institutional Healthcare Facilities Of Your Choice
Long-Term Multi-Year Engagement — Ongoing Call-Ups As Needed
Standard Business Hours; On-Call Coverage Arrangements May Apply For
Specific Facilities
About the Opportunity:
We are working with Ontario government-operated institutional facilities to place CPO-registered Physiotherapists on long-term contract engagements across multiple Ontario regions. This is a meaningful opportunity for a physiotherapist who wants to do impactful work with the underserved
populations, in a structured institutional environment, with competitive compensation.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct physiotherapy assessments and develop individualised, goal-directed treatment plans for patients in institutional settings
- Deliver hands-on physiotherapy treatment, including exercise programming, manual therapy, and therapeutic modalities
- Document assessments, progress notes, and clinical summaries in accordance with CPO standards and facility EMR systems
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team — physicians, nurses, and support staff — to ensure continuity of care
- Apply trauma-informed, equity-focused clinical frameworks when working with diverse and complex patient populations
- Arrange qualified replacement coverage during planned absences and maintain all care standards
What We're Looking For
Must Have:
- Full registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO)
- No active or pending disciplinary proceedings with CPO
- Experience providing care to marginalised, diverse, or at-risk populations
- Willingness to work in a secure, structured institutional environment
- Criminal record check required — must be clear before assignment commencement
- Ability to provide professional liability insurance documentation
- Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Nice to Have:
- Prior correctional, forensic, or institutional physiotherapy experience
- Experience with trauma-informed care models
- Bilingual English/French capability
- Experience with youth populations (ages 12–17)
- Familiarity with Ontario health legislation (PHIPA, RHPA)
