Ota/pta - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Description

OTA/PTA (Certified) - 1 positions
Job Posting #
:921054

Union:
CUPE - TR

Site:
Toronto Rehab, Lyndhurst Centre

Department:
Spinal Cord Rehab Program

Reports to:
Program Services Manager

Hours: 37.5 FTE Weekdays

Wage range or Salary:
$ $29.253 per hour: Start rate non-negotiable.

Status:
Temp full-time

Shifts:
Weekdays

Posted Date:
June 15, 2023

Closing Date:
Until filled

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, supervise or assist with individual patient treatment programs
Assist in or conduct group activity/exercise programs
Assist client to practice with assistive or adaptive equipment
Instruct and demonstrate the safe use of therapeutic equipment
Assist in the implementation of new occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy programs and research projects
Monitor and report changes in health status to the supervising OT or PT
Participate in professional, program and hospitalwide initiatives
Set up and cleanup of patient treatment areas
Assist with maintaining equipment and supplies inventory

Qualifications

Successful completion of combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College
Knowledge of equipment, e.g., wheelchair supplies and seating equipment, etc.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada and nonviolent crisis intervention training.
Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to patient care and the roles of Occupational and Physical Therapy
Experience in neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury experience preferred
Hydrotherapy experience preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated computer skills
Effective team member
Good attendance is essential

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.