Physiotherapist, Allied Health - Part Time Temporary (Until Approx. December 2026) - Markham Stouffville Hospital

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 is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

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
• 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

Work Schedule

Variable schedule with a focus on Monday/Tuesday with some weekly variation. One week-end included. Schedule may be altered based on operational needs. Shifts are 10am - 6pm but subject to change based on operational needs.

Please note schedules may change due to operational needs.

Compensation

OPCOM12

Range

$41.36 - $57.27

Who we are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two hospital sites (Markham and Uxbridge) a Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a Community Health Centre (CHC), and Hospital-to-Home programs, 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.

Oak Valley Health Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging statement

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 EDIB [https://www.oakvalleyhealth.ca/about-us/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/].