Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Temporary/Term Opportunities - 2024/2025

York Region District School Board; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to join their team in Newmarket. This role involves collaborating with educational staff to assess and support students with exceptional abilities. You will play a vital role in developing individualized education plans and recommending necessary modifications and equipment to enhance student participation. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and contribute to a culture of equity and inclusion within the educational environment. If you are passionate about helping students thrive, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physiotherapy or occupational therapy program.
• Minimum of two years pediatric experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school staff to assess students’ strengths and needs.
• Provide ongoing involvement to ensure appropriateness of strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Registration with Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Membership in College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Membership in College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Job description

Work Location: Regional Student Services (Education Centre - Newmarket, Centre for Leadership and Learning, 300 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8E2)

Work Schedule: 35 hours/week (full-time hours)

Please Note: Travel from site to site will be required.

Important: Internal YRDSB staff must apply to internal job postings posted through the BWW.

Thank you for your interest in a career as a Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist with the York Region District School Board. This application is for temporary/term opportunities. Interested candidates are required to complete the following online application to the attention of: The Recruitment Team.

Temporary Positions: This is a position that is available for a period in excess of 30 consecutive working days to replace a permanent employee who is absent on an approved leave of absence (e.g. pregnancy, parental, educational or medical leave).

Term Positions: This is a position that is available for a period in excess of 30 consecutive working days due to additional funding.

Major Responsibilities

• To participate in the pre-entry screening process for children with exceptional abilities in response to requests from Student Services Coordinators, outside agencies or parents.
• To collaborate with school staff regarding students in the classroom and individually assess students’ strengths and needs related to educational programs.
• To share physical and occupational therapy assessment data with members of the educational team, including parents or caregivers and students, and appropriate medical and community agencies.
• To collaborate with the educational team to develop recommendations and strategies appropriate for each student in his/her classroom and school environment.
• To provide ongoing involvement with students to ensure the continued appropriateness of initial strategies, and to modify or expand strategies as needed.
• To support the development of the Individual Education Plan.
• To clarify relevant medical information, and assessment data from outside services.
• To provide information relevant to the student’s medical and/or physical condition.
• To recommend special equipment as required to meet individual needs in consultation with school personnel.
• To recommend modifications to school buildings and playgrounds to enable student participation and to meet individual needs.
• To refer, as appropriate, to other services and agencies.
• To carry out other duties as may be assigned by the Principals of Student Services, Student Services Coordinators and/or the Superintendent of Student Services.

Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university physiotherapy or occupational therapy program with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Eligible for registration with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association or The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Physiotherapists must be members of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• Occupational Therapists must be members of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of two years pediatric experience. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
• Effective written and oral communications skills, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals and groups both within and outside the Board is required.

Additional Information

• In the application process, you will be prompted to provide at least three (3) professional, supervisory references (including full name, position title, work location/organization, and email address) in the job posting screening section of the online application. We do not contact references prior to practicum/interview.
• The York Region District School Board spans a wide geographical area. Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists positions are located throughout the York Region District School Board.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process.