Physiotherapist,
Primary Health Care
Permanent Full Time Position: 35 hours per week
Expected Start Date: August, 2026
Salary: $68,813 - $81,198 per year ($37.81 - $44.61 per hour)
Location: East Mississauga
This is an existing opening. Artificial Intelligence tools will be used to screen candidates
Organization Background
LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well-being, people can better control their health and environment.
Our organization is grounded in principles of health equity, and we are committed to delivering services and programs through an anti-racism, anti-oppression lens. We strive to create a healthier community by putting people first and addressing systemic barriers to care.
Job Summary
At the heart of our work is an interdisciplinary approach that delivers holistic, community-based care – with a strong focus on individuals who experience barriers to accessing health services. Our team is deeply committed to inclusivity and works within the social determinants of health framework, emphasizing prevention, health promotion, and client education.
Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Primary Care Services and as a member of an interdisciplinary team, the physiotherapist provides service through individual treatment, groups, or consultation to families & caregivers at the centre or in the community.
The Physiotherapist will ensure that all organizational policies are followed; ensure the provision of high-quality services to clients in keeping with LAMP values, Hub principles, and the health priorities of BAC communities; and reflect the high-quality work and integrity of LAMP and the Hub collaborative at all times
Primary Responsibilities
The Physiotherapist will assess, identify and analyze strengths and impairments related to physical activities. The therapist will then develop and implement a therapeutic program involving appropriate, goal-oriented interventions, working toward functional goals agreed upon with the patient. The Physiotherapist is an on-site resource for the team for issues related musculoskeletal pain and injury.
- Client Management: includes assessment, treatment, and discharge, determining short- and long-term goals with clients, implementing treatment plans.
- Communication: recording relevant assessment and treatment data in electronic health record, attending case conferences as appropriate, consulting with other members of clients’ healthcare team.
- Working effectively with patients to achieve common objectives. Acting to create and sustain highly motivated patients to achieve common objectives.
- Administration: managing time, prioritizing and maintaining schedules and appointment dates, assisting with planning and evaluating programs, participating in chart audits and quality improvement initiatives, maintaining current professional membership and licensure, promote evidence-based practice.
- Adapts to and works effectively with various individuals in a variety of situations or adapt one’s approach to accommodate changes in the situation. Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue.
- Ensure clinical supplies are available when required.
- Supervision: supervising and overseeing activities of any Physiotherapy Assistants or students that may join the team; legally responsible for their actions
- Other relevant duties as assigned by the Manager.
Required Qualifications
- Current registration, in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
- Well-developed professional skills which include: the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team setting, the ability to collaborate and consult with clients and community caregivers, excellent assessment, treatment and consultative skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and the ability to work in a variety of settings,
- At least three years’ experience, preferably in community-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement clinical initiatives.
- Strong clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to maintain professional standards of practice and clinical competencies according to College guidelines and participate in continuing education in order to upgrade skills and keep abreast of new developments in adult and geriatric rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment which demands high productivity, organizational skills and flexibility.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing referral patterns based on needs of diverse clients, community and centre priorities.
- High level of creative problem solving, decision making and interpretive skills.
- Versatility and adaptability to fulfill the multi-dimensional role of clinician, educator and administrator.
- Ability to manage own time, resources, flow of work to benefit self, staff and clients
- Knowledge of LAMP Community Health Centre, and priority populations we serve across Etobicoke and the Peel Region.
- A second language that is reflective of the community being served is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database applications (e.g., Electronic Health Records like
- Telus PS Suite); comfortable navigating PC environments and shared drives.
What We Offer
For qualifying full-time and part-time employees and pro-rated to full time equivalent:
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
- Extended health and dental: coverage for prescription drugs, vision, health practitioners and more
- Group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential support
- Healthcare discounts via Altum Health for services like massage therapy and physiotherapy
- Free access to Calm (meditation, sleep stories, self-care tools) and employee engagement platform Motivosity
- 4 weeks of vacation to start plus paid sick days
- 11 paid statutory and organizational holidays
- Pension: membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Growth, Purpose & Community Impact
- Paid orientation, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
- On-site and e-learning, plus access to course fee support
- Opportunities to serve diverse communities through inclusive, client-centered care
- Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement
- Active involvement in internal/external committees and community partnerships
- A workplace committed to equity, diversity, and removing barriers to accessibility
LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups. Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process.
Please Apply through the portal.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please.
