Physiotherapist

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service organization that provides various health and community programs and services for a diverse community. We are seeking a physiotherapist to provide a comprehensive range of services across the continuum of care, including assessment, treatment, health promotion, supportive care and referrals. The successful candidate will possess a range of clinical experience (including chronic disease management) with different populations using a variety of modalities.

We are expanding our services to deepen our work with the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team (MWT-OHT) and the Primary Care Network. This staff will be assigned to the MWT-OH Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) and will practice at a community location (340 College St., Toronto, ON). This role will accept referrals from community-based physicians in the Family Practice Network (MWT-FPN). The successful candidate will be expected to work one evening a week, some weekends, and work independently and as part of a team.  

Abbreviated Responsibilities:

• Develops care plans by assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating treatments for clients, primarily with acute and chronic musculoskeletal dysfunction;
• Ensures continuum of care is maintained by educating clients and family members, if appropriate, about the management of health care problems and re-evaluating physiotherapy programs considering the context of the client’s home environment (home visits not required);
• Provides consultation and capacity building to other centre staff and community agencies working with clients who may need physiotherapy care;
• Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates education and health promotion programs for individuals, families and the community to foster self-help, mutual aid, and capacity building in the area of prevention or management of neurological and musculoskeletal problems according to community needs;
• Develops and maintains formal and informal networks within the community to optimize health care service provision and address the needs of the community;
• Maintains professional competence through appropriate continuing education methods;
• Maintains physiotherapy equipment, supplies and educational material for professional and client use;
• Maintains complete and accurate client records, assessment notes and required correspondence;
• Participates in chart reviews and case conferences and makes appropriate internal and external referrals.

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Physiotherapy from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience;
• Registered under the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario;
• Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association;
• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in current physiotherapy techniques;
• Possesses strong exercise prescription skills;
• Experience in a variety of health care setting with experience in the community an asset;
• Broad range of clinical experience (including chronic disease management) with different populations using a variety of modalities;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an inter-professional team environment;
• Demonstrated ability, commitment to and knowledge of community health care;
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education;
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with clients and adept at working with a marginalized population.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict management and time management skills;
• Training in manual therapy, acupuncture and/or dry needling considered an asset;
• Proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications;
• ADP authorization is considered an asset;
• A second language relevant to catchment area populations, such as Spanish or Portuguese, is an asset.

Salary Range: $71,656-$83,550 per annum, plus extended health benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). This position is part of the bargaining unit.

Start Date: Until position is filled.

Submit resume and cover letter to:  Posting No. 2026-18 to hire@dpnchc.ca or mail to 1900 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON M6N 1B7.

Application Due Date: 5 pm, September 11, 2026. Please check the agency’s website as the deadline may be extended. 

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from candidates, whose backgrounds is diverse in terms of culture, race, language, religion, class and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment, all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. AI is used in screening and shortlisting applicants.  Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. DPNCHC is a perfume-free environment.