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Apply By: Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Physiotherapist

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Job ID:

234976

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Division:

Child and Parent Resource Institute

City:

London

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary

Job code:

09324 - Occupational Therapist 3

Salary:

$1,478.90 - $1,728.95 Per week
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Make a meaningful impact every day -- join CPRI as a Physiotherapist

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Join us as a Physiotherapist where your commitment to care and the well-being of others will help foster a healthy environment where families feel supported, and children can thrive.




Our team provides trauma-informed, highly-specialized assessment, treatment, and targeted intervention services for children and youth with complex combinations of special needs, including developmental disabilities, autism and severe behavioural, emotional and mental health challenges.

About the job

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As part of the interdisciplinary Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) team, you will:

Support residents and community clients by delivering personalized physiotherapy care, including assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up. Choose effective, goal-oriented interventions in collaboration with the treatment team Participate in care planning meetings to recommend therapy goals Stay current through self-directed learning in specialized physiotherapy practices Develop educational programs and coordinate resources to support both community and organizational needs

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

You have current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
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Technical Knowledge:

You can:


Deliver physiotherapy care through assessment, treatment planning, and follow-up using specialized techniques. Choose goal-focused, outcome-driven interventions tailored to each client Recommend and set therapeutic goals in collaboration with the care team Accurately document assessments and client progress in line with professional standards Apply relevant legislation, including the CYFSA, and follow organizational policies Work effectively within a consultation-based service model Bring hands-on experience working with pediatric clients
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Research and Analytical Skills:

You can:


Contribute to research, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure physiotherapy equipment is safe and recommend new tools and supplies as needed. Use a range of assessment tools and techniques to support children with mental health, developmental, and medical needs through targeted interventions and programs.
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Communication Skills:

You can:

Participate in committees and community meetings to support collaboration and service planning. Deliver presentations and workshops to professionals, educators, and families. Supervise and mentor physiotherapy students, providing orientation on therapist roles and services. Communicate effectively with clients, families, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
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Leadership Skills:

You can:


Manage resources and design clinical education programs Provide clinical leadership, expert guidance, and consultation to physiotherapists, multidisciplinary teams, educational institutions, and community partners.

Don't meet every qualification?

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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.



Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.



Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

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We are a supportive, and compassionate team who are motivated by our role in helping children, youth with complex needs, and their families. Working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in a collaborative and respectful workplace, you will contribute to the well-being of children and families by providing direct physiotherapy care, and know that your work makes a real difference in their lives.




The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:



a career that can grow across ministries and job functions flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more


Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package includes:



a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement) group health, dental, life and disability benefits a range of vacation and leave options an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services

Additional information:

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Apply by:

Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 600 Sanatorium Road, London, West Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Health and Social Services

Posted on:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Note:

About security checks:

A criminal or other federal offence record

does not automatically disqualify you

from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.

If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.

Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
T-SS-234976/25

How to apply:

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You must apply online.

Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

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