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    Rehab and Wellness Specialist - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital

    North York General Hospital
    North York General Hospital Toronto, Canada

    3 days ago

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    Full time Permanent
    Description

    IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

    As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source. An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry's provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

    Position Summary

    Rehab and Wellness Specialist
    Develops implements and evaluates Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness programs aimed at preventing employee illness and disability arising out of their employment. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

    On a practical level, you will

  • Provides education and training regarding musculoskeletal disorder prevention strategies for staff
  • Manages and coordinates MSD, Safety and other relevant database and training programs
  • Performs work site evaluations, ergonomic assessments and physical demand analyses; makes recommendations to appropriate personnel for appropriate modifications of a job or work site to decrease the risk of injury
  • Provides Client lifting and transfer education for staff involved in patient care and/or transportation
  • Develops and updates Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention programs for all areas of the hospital
  • Assists in the RTW planning process assisting with documentation and communication as required
  • Collaborates with Ability Management Specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Schedules and participates in meetings
  • Assists in incident investigations in collaboration with the Safety Specialist
  • Planning of Wellness initiatives to improve staff physical and psychological health
  • Other duties as assigned to support the OHSW Team.

    • Qualifications

  • Masters or Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or related profession
  • Member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or related professional body
  • Applied knowledge of MSD prevention and ergonomics
  • Applied knowledge of adult learning principles in a healthcare workplace
  • Good organizational skills, including superior time management skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, managers and unions
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
  • Ability to meet and prioritize deadlines and work under pressure
  • Working knowledge and experience in a unionized and non-unionized environment
  • Project management skills an asset
  • Excellent computer skills required

    • What We Offer

    Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This is a Full-Time Regular position, with 8-hour shifts, day shifts in Occupational Health. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting
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    FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

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