Wilson Memorial General Hospital

FULL TIME PHYSIOTHERAPIST NEEDED  

*GREAT INCENTIVES 

North Ontario - life at it’s best! Marathon is situated on the North Shore of Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay, along the TransCanada corridor. 

You will find a treasure trove of recreational opportunities in Marathon. Penn Lake Park features a beautiful sand beach and playground right in town. Spectacular areas such as Neys Provincial Park and Pukaskwa National Park are mere minutes away. Pukaskwa boasts wilderness canoe trips through rock gorges and chasms along the White River. Nature lovers will also enjoy Mink Creek Falls, Hattie Cove, and the sand dunes at the mouth of the Pic River. Spectacular views from Hawk’s Ridge and the Voyageur Coastal Hiking Trail are within walking distance from town. Mountain biking, canoeing, and kayaking are very popular pursuits. Only 2 km from the hospital, Marathon Cross Country Ski Club provides 15 km of groomed trails for skate and classic, 5 km which are lit for night skiing. Snowmobiles will enjoy over 200 km of groomed trails. Marathon’s recreation complex boasts an Olympic size indoor pool, sauna, and whirlpool, as well as an arena. There is a pristine Stanley Thompson Signature nine-hole golf course in town. In winter, the Superior Slopes Ski Hill has a double chair lift and complete rental service. In addition to its gold fields, the area is home to a number of geological wonders which attracts many rock hounds. Many come to find deposits of the rare spectralite, found nowhere else in North America. If you're in search of a relaxing atmosphere with the beauty of nature at your fingertips and the splendor of waterfront sunsets then don’t miss the opportunities that we have to offer you and your family.

Working out of the Marathon Family Health Team, 7 family physicians love where they work and play. The physicians promote a collaborative model of care with many advance practice initiatives and opportunities. Wilson Memorial General Hospital delivers health services to the community of approximately 4700 people with a catchment area of 7500. It boasts a new facility with 9 Acute Care beds, 12 Chronic Care as well as a 24 hour Emergency Department.  Within the Centre is a fully equipped Rehabilitation Department assisting inpatient acute, chronic care, as well as outpatient general orthopedics with some pediatrics, neurology, rheumatology, and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. The Physiotherapy department has a large assessment and treatment area, and is well equipped with exercise equipment.  Ample Office space – your own desk!

We offer: 

·        All the advantages of having a private clinic without the administrative headache.

·        Flexible hours.

·        Excellent competitive wage and benefits CAW. Eligible for MOH underserviced areas grant ($15000 over 3 years)

·        Relocation assistance program

·        Continuing Education

Qualifications: 

·        Bachelor of Science (physiotherapy) or equivalent

·        Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

·        We welcome applications from experienced and newly graduated Physiotherapists

All employees working in Marathon have the opportunity to work, live and play in beautiful rural Northern Ontario.   To know more about Marathon and Wilson Memorial General Hospital please visit our website at www.wmgh.net and www.marathon.ca . It really is the best of both worlds!

Submit Resume to Jill Pascoe 

Wilson Memorial General Hospital 

Bag “W”, 26 Peninsula Rd.  

Marathon, ON P0T 2E0 

Tel (807) 229-1740 Fax (807) 229-1721 

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