Physiotherapist – Clinical Lead

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” 

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Pay Range

Commensurate with experience

VHA's Physiotherapist is responsible for providing physiotherapy consultation, assessment and planned interventions for diverse client groups across Southern Ontario and the Capital region, referred through VHA Rehab Solutions and Champlain Rehab Solutions. The physiotherapist will work within a continuous quality improvement framework that reflects VHA’s vision and mission of services. To promote and maintain good public relations with clients, customers and VHA staff, volunteers and associates.

The Strategic Solutions and Partnerships team focuses on development and operations of various hospital to home, hospital at home and other OH-led initiatives.

The Physiotherapist Clinical Lead role combines direct client care with professional leadership responsibilities. In this position, you will provide physiotherapy services to clients within our SS&P programs while also offering consultation, advice, and clinical expertise to independent physiotherapy providers. You will support providers through joint visits in clinically complex cases, deliver orientation and shadow visits for new providers, and promote best practice initiatives that align with the evolving healthcare system. Working closely with the Supervisor, Hospital Partnerships, and in liaison with the Supervisor, Rehab Best Practice, you will serve as a key resource in interpreting and implementing professional standards of practice. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of discipline-specific standards, clinical policies, and procedures to ensure high-quality physiotherapy practice across our programs. #INVHARH

Key Areas of Accountability

  Responsibilities include the following:

• To provide physiotherapy consultation, assessment and planned interventions for clients in the specified regions through VHA.
• Assessment and implementation of physiotherapy interventions.
• Assess clients using interviews, standardized and informal assessment techniques in accordance with professional practice guidelines and standards established by VHA.
• Attend client related meetings to report on assessment findings and discuss plans for interventions
• Progress reports and discharges as required.
• Document all assessment findings, treatment plans, progress and discharge summaries of interventions as required by the profession, referral source and the agency.
• Implement client interventions based on assessment information, client input and in conjunction with the client's integrated care plan.
• Ensure that services provided are best practice, evidence based and evaluated through the routine use of valid and reliable outcome measurement.
• Adheres to the code of ethics of the profession, in maintaining standards of practice for the profession as defined by the Ontario College of Physiotherapists.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized school of physiotherapy.
• Registered and in good standing with The College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of 4 years clinical experience, preferably in the community.
• Experience with cognitive assessments, home safety assessments, and ADP authorization (asset)
• Specialized courses to support areas of clinical expertise.
• Access to vehicle and valid Driver's  licence.

What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

• Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees

• Compensation for education and professional development

• VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career

• Mentorship and peer support

• Career development opportunities

• Employee and family assistance program

• Wellness resources

• Perks & discounts

• Staff & service provider events

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply.

How to Apply?

Our online application should take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete.

VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto.

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.