Physiotherapist, Allied Health – Part Time – Markham & Reactivation Care Centre (RCC)

Job title: Physiotherapist, Allied Health – Part Time – Markham & Reactivation Care Centre (RCC)

Job description: Land acknowledgement:

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who you are:

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

What we are looking for:

As a member of our interprofessional team, you will be responsible for providing assessment consultation and education to the patient, family members and the interprofessional team within the acute and subacute adult patient population at Oak Valley Health – Markham site the Reactivation Care Centre.

In this role you will utilize your goal-orientated, client centered approach to care. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the ongoing program development and quality improvement activities.

Frequent moderate and heavy exertion: lifting over 60 lbs., physical capabilities to manage fast pace and manual patient handling including but not limited to manual chest care, repositioning, transferring, lifting and ambulation activities

What you bring to the role:

• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• 2 years experience in an acute care and/or subacute care setting
• Previous experience with surgical, rehab and emergency patient populations
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills in a subacute care environment
• Excellent discharge planning skills with knowledge of community resources
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the members of the interprofessional team, including support staff
• Good computer skills and experience with electronic documentation preferred
• Evidence of continuing education and ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule:

The successful candidate will be available to work 8 hour day shifts, Monday to Friday primarily 0830 – 1630, 2.5 days per week and include the rotating weekends. Please note, schedule is subject to change based on operational needs.

This position is based at the Markham-Stouffville Hospital site, however there could be occasional shifts at the Reactivation Care Centre.

Compensation:

OPCOM12: $36.00 – $49.91 per hour

$70,200 – $97,324 per year

Who we are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

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