Physiotherapist - Permanent Full-Time (Bracebridge home-site)

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

This role involves delivering evidence-based assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. You'll work closely with other physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and PTA/OTA's across our hospitals. Our care team provides support across inpatient and outpatient programs.

ROLE  

• Deliver comprehensive assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of physical conditions resulting from injury, illness, or disability

• Plan, organize, and prioritize patient caseloads to ensure timely and effective service delivery

• Develop and implement individualized care plans, including therapeutic exercises, assistive devices, and manual therapy within professional scope of practice

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, workload statistics, and patient records in accordance with institutional and regulatory standards

• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team and provide referrals or consultation to other professionals or agencies as needed

• Uphold patient safety and infection control protocols while ensuring all clinical equipment is clean and functioning properly

• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, departmental meetings, and professional practice activities

• Engage in ongoing professional development through courses, seminars, and conferences

• Provide education to patients, families, staff, volunteers, and students, including facilitating student placements when appropriate

• Supervise and support assigned rehabilitation support personnel in alignment with professional guidelines and organizational expectations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) required

• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario  

• 2 years experience preferred within a healthcare setting focused on the adult, senior and rehabilitation populations

• Alpha FIM / FIM or willingness to obtain within 1 year

• CPR or willingness to obtain within 1 year

• Canadian Physiotherapy Association or Ontario Physiotherapy Association membership an asset

• ADP authorizer an asset

• Computer skills including experience with electronic medical record and Microsoft office tools

ADDITIONAL PERKS FOR THIS POSITION

• Pension enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Retention Bonus of $7,500
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• Extended health benefits including dental, and group health insurance options
• Mentorship for new hires available
• Educational support opportunities 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location:  Multi-site working at both South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge, and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) is the home site. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work: Current hours of work are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Hours may change according to departmental requirements and per the collective agreement.

Recruitment Process

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note:  Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions  will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check/ Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check 

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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