Clinical Extern
Rehabilitation Department
Job Posting: Non-Union 2025-208
Temporary Full-Time (July 2025 to approximately September 2025)

About the Organization

Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!

West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.

Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes Lakeland Long Term Care, six Nursing Stations delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.

As well as being recognized as a "pace-setter" hospital for its unbroken string of balanced budgets, WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.

For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

WPSHC currently has an opening for a clinical extern to join our inter-disciplinary team of skilled professionals. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, WPSHC seeks interested occupational therapy and physiotherapy students to join our Enhanced Extern Program. This is an exciting employment opportunity for students to work in a clinical environment where they can develop and consolidate competencies to prepare for the transition into a future registered role upon completion of their studies. Successful candidates will gain valuable patient care experience and build connections within an interdisciplinary team environment in a hospital setting.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday day shifts.   

More About You

Basic Requirements

• Occupational therapy students in any year of study of a training program accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Physiotherapy students in any year of study of a training program accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC).
• Demonstrated excellent word processing and computer application skills, including Word and Windows.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, performance levels, disciplinary history, and positive work references.

The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.

Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.

About the Benefits

In return for your dedication, you will be rewarded with an hourly wage of $20.60. In addition, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Wellness Program & onsite gym

Please note that these positions depend on funding from the Ministry of Health Enhanced Extern Program initiative.

Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.

West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.

Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.

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