Physiotherapist

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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 perform assessments in conjunction with the Physician Specialist for individuals/injured workers with upper-extremity, lower-extremity, back and neck injuries, including some amputations. They would also develop and provide appropriate treatment services as part of the Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Amputee and Prosthetics, and Back and Neck Specialty Clinics.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 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. Preference will be given to candidates that possess experience working in treating upper-extremity, lower-extremity, back and neck injuries.

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.

Specialty Clinics is a program within HSN that receives referrals through WSIB for assessment and treatment of injured workers of Northern Ontario. We are a multidisciplinary team which includes (but not limited to) Surgeon Specialists, Physiatrist, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Orthotists and Certified Prosthetist. We take a team approach to best patient care to ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time.

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

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.

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 physiotherapists who establish their practice in Northern Ontario and accept full-time positions which are…