Clinical Extern Ot Pt Trauma - Toronto, Canada - Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager/Clinical Leader Manager, the Clinical Extern-Occupational Therapy (OT) /Physiotherapy (PT) is an unregulated health care provider working under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) and Physiotherapist (PT).

They will work within a changing environment in interprofessional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, quality care.

The Clinical Extern will develop their competencies through learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

As part of our ongoing commitment to professional growth and development, Clinical Externs maybe considered for future opportunities upon graduation and licensure.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered OT and PT to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all actions/duties supporting direct patient care;
Follows organizational policies and professional standards;
Participates in patient assessments and activities of daily living;
Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever necessary;
Contributes to care planning and evaluation;
Provides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating
Provides measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries;
Assists with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards;
Participates in transfer of accountability (ToA) with therapists, in scope of the role at shift report and when going on break;
Contributes to and supports positive team functioning;
Engages in additional skills as approved.

Qualifications:

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One of the following:

Clinical Extern-Occupational Therapy**¿ students close to the end of year 1, enrolled in a training program accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

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Clinical Extern-Physiotherapy¿ students close to the end of year 1, enrolled in a training program accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada.

Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required
Successful completion of a recent clinical placement in a hospital setting preferred e.g. acute care, rehab
Excellent clinical skills and competencies
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided by corporate orientation/unit orientation, including extern orientation (e.g., Fit Test, WHIMS, AODA, IP&C).
Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices.
Demonstrated excellent problemsolving, decision making and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.