Physiotherapist, School Therapy Services

We are currently recruiting to fill the following permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) Physiotherapist positions in School Therapy Services:

  • One Physiotherapist with a designated office location of London. Services will be provided in Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford counties.
  • One Physiotherapist with a designated office location of Stratford. Services will be provided in Huron and Perth counties.

These positions are based on the school year and no work is available during school breaks, including July and August. 

This exciting role provides therapy services to students in schools  and involves working with a variety of fellow clinicians, educators and parents to help children and youth participate in their school environment.

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide individualized school-based intervention in a direct/mediated/consultative approach, as well as provide consultative intervention at the classroom/school level
  • Assess, advise and provide education to school personnel, clients/families and others in areas including mobility, transfers, gross motor skills, respiratory skills, etc. Make recommendations for equipment, accessibility, assistance, exercise, activity, positioning, chest clearance, etc.
  • Prepare and support children and families in the transition to school and throughout school life;
  • Plan services as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes the family, other care providers, school board personnel, volunteers, staff from other agencies, and other TVCC staff;
  • Occasional work contracted from the Ontario Health atHome (formerly the Home and Community Care Support Services) for in home and private school services. The intervention at the client’s home may on rare occasions be in the evenings or on weekends; scheduled by the therapist in consultation with the family;
  • Participate in ongoing program development;
  • Clinical supervision of support personnel and students within the guidelines of The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario may be required
  • Occasional work available to support Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) and/or Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (ISCI) short term post in patient care in our community (training will be provided)

Qualifications:

  • Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
  • Experience in pediatrics is preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to work well within an inter-professional team;
  • Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite 365 and videoconferencing software (ex. Teams)
  • Valid Ontario driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are required
  • Current First Aid and CPR certification
  • Ability to provide services in French would be considered an asset 

Salary Range: $39.81 - $49.76/hour 

Interested in Applying?

Please email your resume (as an attachment in .pdf or Microsoft Word format) to Human Resources at apply [at] tvcc.on.ca (apply[at]tvcc[dot]on[dot]ca). In the subject line of your email, please indicate the position you are interested in.

While all applications are appreciated only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

TVCC is committed to making our recruitment and selection process accessible to all candidates. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.