Physiotherapist

Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Physiotherapist to provide services to patients within the Surgical Inpatient Units and/or designated Surgical Short Stay areas with responsibility for service provision coverage of other units within the Surgical Program.

The ideal candidate will have a current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. However, candidates expected to obtain registration in the next few months and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of six (6) months’ experience in evidenced-based approach to service delivery. Candidates that possess experience working with orthopedic, general, vascular, and thoracic surgery are preferred.

As of January 2026, Expansion of “As of Right” legislation allows more regulated health professionals moving to Ontario from another province to practice right away while they await registration with the regulatory body in Ontario. More information can be found College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Visit the applicable Ontario Health Regulatory College to verify eligibility requirements.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Surgical Program at Health Sciences North is a leading regional centre providing high-quality, specialized surgical care to more than 500,000 residents across Northeastern Ontario. Performing approximately 16,000 procedures annually across a broad range of surgical specialties, the program plays a vital role in meeting the complex and diverse needs of the region.

Care is delivered through the Surgical Inpatient Unit and the Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Unit, where skilled interdisciplinary teams manage patients requiring complex post-operative and specialty care. These units support patients from pre-operative preparation through advanced recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring coordinated transitions, evidence-based practice, and patient-centred outcomes at every stage of the surgical journey.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province.  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS INCENTIVE GRANT

The incentive grant program offers taxable incentive grants of up to $5,000 per eligible year, to a maximum of $15,000 paid over a three-year period to audiologists, chiropodists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech language pathologists who establish their practice in Northern Ontario and accept full-time positions which are fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and which are approved by the Northern Health Programs (NHP). In order to be eligible for this incentive grant, the NHP must approve the application before the applicant establishes his/her practice. More information regarding this grant can be found here.

HSN is a proud participant in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot Programs. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) offer a unique pathway to permanent residence for international workers looking to build a future in Greater Sudbury and surrounding communities. These programs are designed to address key labour shortages while helping skilled individuals and families settle long-term in welcoming, opportunity-rich regions of Northern Ontario. More information regarding this program can be found here or on the Sudbury site here.

The full job description can be found on our website. Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition #9443 on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/ and will be posted until filled. This could be the opportunity you have been looking for!

KEY FUNCTION:
Provide services to patients within the Surgical Inpatient Units and/or designated Surgical Short Stay areas with responsibility for service provision coverage of other units within the Surgical Program.

REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Clinical Managers, Surgical Inpatient Unit.

DUTIES:
1. Perform detailed, comprehensive medical history and physical assessment of patients to establish a clinical impression for physiotherapy intervention as required.
2. Initiate and execute all physiotherapy treatments related to the clinical impression to deliver patient care within various clinical areas, and perform on-going evaluations to determine when discharge from service is appropriate.
3. Provide supervision and direction to Physiotherapy Assistants and assigned support personnel as required in accordance with the standards defined by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO).
4. Document assessment in the patient’s medical chart, clinical impression, and in all related physiotherapy intervention and patient outcomes; maintain an accepted standard of documentation for quality assurance as outlined by HSN policies and the CPO.
5. Assist with equipment inventory, orders, and costing.
6. Communicate verbally or through written reports with the Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and other health care professionals regarding equipment orders and patient management for clinical problem-solving and program development.
7. Act as a professional resource for internal health care providers and community partners.
8. Develop and implement self-learning objectives, participate in related postgraduate educational opportunities to improve clinical expertise, and integrate new knowledge to enhance patient care.
9. Participate on patient care teams and other committees, including Professional Council meetings, regarding the development of policies and procedures, forms and audits, and coverage/vacation planning within the professional discipline.
10. Participate in rounds.
11. Provide theoretical and clinical education/supervision to Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) students and undergraduate students.
12. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
13. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
14. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
15. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
16. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
17. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the CPO.
2. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required.
3. Current rostering or intent to roster with the CPO for the Authorized Acts of Administration of Oxygen is required.
4. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in evidenced-based approach to service delivery.
2. Experience working with orthopedic, general, vascular, and thoracic surgery is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated current knowledge of trends in general health care and community resources.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Terminology.
3. Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to mentor students and support personnel.
5. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
6. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
7. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
8. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
9. Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
10. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
11. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Successful Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
2. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
5. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
6. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
7. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
8. Ability to travel between local sites.

Processus de sélection :  Les candidates et les candidats à ce poste seront sélectionnés en fonction de leurs aptitudes, de leurs capacités, de leur expérience et de leurs compétences indiquées dans le curriculum vitæ ou le formulaire de demande dûment rempli. L’hôpital se réserve le droit de mener une entrevue officielle au besoin. Cette annonce concerne un poste vacant. 
 
Horizon Santé-Nord s’engage à offrir des mesures d’adaptation aux candidates et candidats en situation de handicap afin de favoriser leur participation aux étapes du recrutement, de l’évaluation, de la sélection et de l’embauche.

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