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 the following programs:
- ICU/ Acute Care/ Acute Stroke Unit
- General Rehab/ Stroke Rehab/ Complex Continuing Care
- Outpatient Total Joint Replacement/ Outpatient Community Stroke Rehab
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
- Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- 3-5 years’ experience within a healthcare setting focused on the adult, senior and rehabilitation populations
- Eligible for Ontario Physiotherapy Association membership
- Computer skills including experience with electronic medical record and Microsoft office tools
- Experience with stoke care would be an asset
- Completion of the Physiotherapy core competencies for Stroke from CorHealth would be an asset
- Experience with Alpha FIM/FIM, or willingness to obtain within 1 year
- ADP authorizer an asset
ADDITIONAL PERKS FOR THIS POSITION
- Pension enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Retention Bonus of $7,500 (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)
- 3 weeks vacation to start
- Extended health benefits including dental, and group health insurance options (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)
- 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. The home site will be HDMH. 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: Regular hours of work are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Hours may change according to departmental requirements and per the collective agreement.
