Physiotherapist - Part Time Temporary (Until Approx. March 2026) - Uxbridge Hospital

Oak Valley Health; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community health organization as a Physiotherapist, where you'll play a vital role in patient care and rehabilitation. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including those with musculoskeletal disorders and geriatric needs. In a collaborative environment, you'll assess and treat patients while contributing to program development and professional practices. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario is mandatory.
• Experience in an acute care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in the inpatient Rehab program.
• Provide treatment and education for diverse clientele.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Education

Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Continuing education and ongoing professional development

Tools

Electronic Documentation

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Oak Valley Health employee, apply to this job via the internal Workday application.

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
  
  

Closing Date: March 14th, 2025

What We Need:

We are seeking an energetic and innovative physiotherapist for our inpatient Rehab program. As a Physiotherapist you will assess and treat a variety of patients for the program’s active acute medical and low-tolerance, long duration rehab caseload. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, your role will be to provide comprehensive, progressive and effective consultation, treatment and education for a varied clientele. This will include patients with musculoskeletal disorders as well as a growing geriatric population. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the ongoing program development and professional practice 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

Who You Are:

You are an innovative and patient centered individual who provides excellence within their profession

You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and customer service skills

You have vision, flexibility, transparency, honesty and practicality

You are organized, accurate, able to multi task and meet deadlines

You support the patient experience, your colleagues and others cultural and spiritual beliefs

What You Bring To MSH:

• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Previous experience in an acute care setting
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills in an acute 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
• Demonstrated 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:

Available to work 7.5 hr days and weekends.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation:

OPCOM12

Range:

$40.16 - $55.60

Who We Are:

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community health care organizations and include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Uxbridge Hospital, and our Reactivation Care Centre. Across our hospitals and the 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?

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.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.