Ota/pta - London, Canada - St. Joseph's Health Care London

St. Joseph's Health Care London
St. Joseph's Health Care London
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London, Canada

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OTA/PTA

Hand and Upper Limb Centre
St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON
Full Time


In a supportive learning environment, the OTA/PTA will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with clinicians in hand therapy as well as outpatient physiotherapy, to develop and strengthen the OTA/PTA role specifically pertaining to patient care activities.

The OTA/PTA will incorporate a broad range of skills guided by sound clinical judgment and evidence-based practice guidelines.


Essential Qualifications

  • Current Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant diploma or dual OTA/PTA diploma from a recognized program that includes a placement component in each discipline
  • Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physical and cognitive disabilities and their potential impact on task performance
  • Experience with the implementation of occupational therapy and physiotherapy programs, such as functional mobility retraining, assisting with implementing PROM/AROM exercises, strengthening programs and assisting with the fabrication of assistive devices.
  • Experience with neuromuscular and muscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
  • Experience with ultrasound therapy
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with patients, family, volunteers and other members of the care team
  • Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
  • Able to meet the physical demands of the position (eg. able to assist therapist in physical treatment techniques)
  • Basic knowledge of computer systems
  • Exceptional observational skills
  • Exceptional organizational skills and time management, to manage a complex inventory of supplies and to support processes related to infection control practices.
  • Flexibility in adapting to varying case load needs
  • Able to work independently and be selfdirected

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in French would be an asset
  • Clinical experience and knowledge with musculoskeletal conditions
  • Demonstrated initiative with program development/improvement
  • Demonstrated interest and/or experience in research and program evaluation

Teaching and Research

  • St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

  • Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
  • Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
  • Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Posting date:
April 08, 2024


Submission deadline:
April 14, 2024


Stacy Kearns, Human Resources

  • Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated._
  • Only those under consideration will be contacted._
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