Job Description

Please submit both your

Resume

and

Cover Letter

to apply for this role. Inviting qualified candidates from within Canada.

Short Description

:

Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services (AAMHCS) is a Community Health Centre that aims to provide services and addresses system inequities to improve health outcomes for the most systemically vulnerable immigrants, refugees, people without status and their communities. The Centre envisions a future in which Toronto's diverse communities achieve

health with dignity

.

AAMHCS is offering the opportunity for a physiotherapist to work in an interprofessional team including but not limited to medical doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellor therapists, health promoters and settlement workers. As a member of the team the candidate will be contributing to the care and support of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences so they may achieve and maintain good health and wellbeing.

The candidate who fills the position will have a global health experience and work in a setting with opportunities to expand and hone a range of clinical and health supportive skills, experiences and knowledge. Additionally, the candidate will enjoy an environment that supports strong clinical decision making and team-based collaboration, grounded in evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities:

Provide individualized assessment, diagnosis, treatment, health education and counselling for acute and chronic musculoskeletal or neurological dysfunctions. Work with members of interdisciplinary team (family physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and social workers) to delivery comprehensive care. Refer clients to appropriate internal and external resources. Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records. Assess for assistive devices (mobility equipment) and complete applications, where appropriate, for the Assistive Devices Program. Participate in chart reviews, case conferences, monthly meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in the Physiotherapy Network of TCLHIN CHCs.

Skills and Qualifications:

Required

Master of Science in Physiotherapy from a recognized university, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association A commitment to work from an anti-oppressive and culturally competent perspective

Preferred

Experience in a health care setting with preferred experience in the community is an asset Up-to-date knowledge of physiotherapy theories, practices and procedures Excellent computer and organizational skills Excellent clinical, motivational coaching, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of health and issues affecting diverse communities including socio-economic, multi-lingual, racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ communities;

Asset

Second language, relevant to agency service populations, is an asset.

Please be advised that our organization requires all staff, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19. Proof of vaccination can be obtained from the Ministry site.

Hours:

Full time 35 Hours (The position has the possibility to be rearranged as part-time - 3 to 4 days)

Duration:

Relief (Maternity Leave Cover, until September 2026 with possibility of extension)

Bargaining Unit position:

United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 175

Classification:

Physiotherapy

Start Date:

September 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will receive acknowledgement. Please note that a criminal background check (Vulnerable sector) will be conducted for this position.

We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including those from racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Access Alliance encourages a scent-free environment. Employees, students, volunteers, and visitors are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, lotions, hairspray, etc.) while at the Centre.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $68,838.00-$82,604.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Licence/Certification:

Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (required)
Work Location: In person