Full-Time Rehab-Physiotherapy Assistant
Job Description
Rehab-Physiotherapy Assistant
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, 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. 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.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for independently carrying out prescribed rehabilitation therapy programs under the direction and supervision of an occupational or physical therapist and performing administrative duties and cleaning equipment as required.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carrying out exercise programs with patients on an individual or group basis and assisting with gait training as prescribed by the physiotherapist
- Carrying out appropriate patient transfers and demonstrating safe lifting techniques and proper body mechanics to nursing staff and patients’ families as instructed by the therapist
- Carrying out ADL training with patients to facilitate independence as prescribed by the occupational therapist
- Conducting occupational therapy activity groups under the supervision of an occupational therapist once or twice weekly
- Assisting patients in properly setting up strength training equipment
- Recording statistics
EDUCATION:
- Diploma from an accredited community college Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Ability to communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional manner
- Ability to work effectively with supervising therapist
- Ability to lead group sessions and motivate patients to participate
- Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced, challenging environment
- Ability to apply physiotherapeutic modalities
WHAT WE OFFER:
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HOW TO APPLY:
Think you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:
1. Please submit a covering letter and resume by visiting nygh.on.ca
2. Ensure your contact information and the title of the position to which you are applying is accurate.
3. Meet the deadline – only covering letters and resumes received on or before April 11, 2016 will be accepted.
At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Rehab-Physiotherapy Assistant
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