##Posting Period

Open: March 13, 2026

Deadline: April 3, 2026

Non-Union

##Department Name

Physiotherapist - Ontario Workers Network (OWN) - Temporary Part-Time

The OWN clinic at LHSC works in collaboration with the Ontario Workers Network (OWN) partnership and the WSIB to provide early assessment, treatment and interventional services for injured workers within London and surrounding region at Victoria Hospital. LHSC?s OWN clinic is looking to hire a temporary part-time physiotherapist to cover a leave of absence for a physiotherapist on our assessment team. Our physiotherapy assessors work closely with our physicians and surgeons to assess injured workers and make valuable recommendations regarding their care and provide reports to the WSIB outlining the status and progress of the worker?s referred to our Lower Extremity, Back and Neck, and O-Hub programs. Physiotherapists working in the OWN assessment program will require:

• Strong assessment skills and a robust evidence informed knowledge of best practices for treatment and intervention to provide to the injured workers referred for assessment, as well as communicate this effectively to community partners and the WSIB.
• Strong communication skills are required for this position
• Knowledge and skill with education on topics such as pain, ergonomics, wellness, injury prevention, etc.is also required,
• The ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team,
• Well established ability to complete comprehensive reports outlining workers progress for WSIB and workers care team providers,

London Health Sciences Centre fosters a culture of patient and staff safety whereby all employees are guided by LHSC's Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct. The successful applicant will report to the Manager of the OWN Clinic.

Temporary Part-time

Rate of Pay: $53.72 per hour to $67.16 per hour

Duration: September 2026

##Qualifications

• Entry Level Baccalaureate(Honours) Degree or Master?s Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Current membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred
• Recent experience in the assessment and treatment of work-related injuries including return to work planning
• 5 years experience working with orthopedic populations preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of current WSIB reporting processes preferred
• Experience with Functional Abilities/Capacity Evaluation would be an asset.
• Experience or training in pain management and chronic pain prevention strategies preferred
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and maintaining and charting in an electronic health record
• Previous experience with medical report writing, independent medical examination report writing experience would be an asset
• Demonstrated ability to effectively link with community resources
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Demonstrated commitment to both clinical and continuing education
• Strongly developed spirit of inquiry and commitment to evidence-informed practice
• Ability to respond positively to change
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Reason for Job Posting

Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

Teaching, Learning and Research

LHSC is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.