Physiotherapist, Allied Health - Casual - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Oak Valley Health • Markham, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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-oriented, client-centered approach to care. You will also have the opportunity to participate in ongoing program development and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• 2 years of experience in an acute care and/or subacute care setting
• BLS Certification is Required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Week-day coverage is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Providing assessment, consultation, and education to patients, family members, and the interprofessional team within the acute and subacute adult patient population at Oak Valley Health - Markham site, the Reactivation Care Centre.
• Utilizing a goal-orientated, client-centered approach to care.
• Participating in ongoing program development and quality improvement activities.
• Performing frequent moderate and heavy exertion, including lifting over 60 lbs.
• Managing fast-paced and manual patient handling, including but not limited to manual chest care, repositioning, transferring, lifting, and ambulation activities.

Benefits

• Focus on week-ends (Sat/Sun) but week-day coverage is an asset. Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.
• OPCOM12 Range: $41.36 - $57.27

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level