Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Scarborough Health Network

Description

Across our three hospitals

and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America's largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. We are also proud to be named one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 Learn more at

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status to the Hospital's Workplace Health and Safety department. Fully vaccinated: having received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by WHO (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series), and having received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago.

The completion of this online form serves as your application and will be used to determine if you meet the requirements of this position. Please ensure that you have provided all pertinent information necessary to be considered for this vacancy by the close date.

Reporting to the Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out prescribed Physiotherapy &
Occupational Therapy duties under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist.

Requirements:

•Graduate of an accredited Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant program or equivalent

•Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relating to rehabilitation

•Valid CPR training

•Able to function as an integral component of an interdisciplinary team

•Able to work under minimal supervision accepting responsibility and accountability as assigned

•Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills including skills in patient teaching

•Experience working with people of various ethno-cultural groups is an asset

•Demonstrated physical fitness to perform the essential duties of the position

•Excellent work performance and attendance record required