Physiotherapist – Primary Care

An exciting opportunity is available for a Permanent, Full-Time Physiotherapist as part of a collaborative, interprofessional team in Cobourg with the Northumberland Family Health Team (NFHT). The successful candidate will provide physiotherapy services to a wide variety of adult patients within the NFHT, with a focus on Musculoskeletal injuries, Chronic Disease Management (with a focus on COPD and persistent pain), and Wellness and Prevention. The successful candidate will be well organized with excellent clinical/critical thinking skills and able to work both independently and within a team environment. This position comes with paid vacation and an opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

About Us: 

NFHT is a non-profit, primary health care organization providing over 26,000 patients with timely access to a comprehensive range of services and programs aimed at managing and preventing disease and improving health status. The inter-professional team includes family physicians and professional staff, including nurses and nurse practitioners, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, social workers and a pharmacist, who work together to provide person-centred, effective, collaborative and integrated care. For more information about our organization, please visit www.nfht.ca.

We can offer you:

• A team environment that strives for professionalism, respect and compassion, respects the role of the Physiotherapist and supports all providers to work to their full scope of practice
• A flexible schedule and environment that supports work-life balance
• Paid vacation, personal leave days and professional development paid time and expense coverage
• An opportunity to enrol in and contribute to your Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Eligible for benefits package

Must Haves:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current Independent Practice Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and nurture positive working relationships both within and outside of NFHT
• Current Ontario Drivers’ License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Basic CPR certification

 You will stand out as a candidate if you also have:

• Previous physiotherapy experience in a primary care and/or interdisciplinary setting
• Previous experience in the area of chronic disease management and prevention, including COPD management and a biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain, in particular.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic medical records systems
• Registration in good standing as a Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE), is an asset.

NFHT supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with a disability.

We are committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview or recruitment stage, please contact us so that appropriate accommodations can be made.

Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume to the attention of Theo Barker, Executive Director, at info@nfht.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.