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Job title: Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Orthopaedic Inpatient Surgery
Company: North York General Hospital
Job description: > Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Orthopaedic Inpatient Surgery
Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Orthopaedic Inpatient Surgery
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Job Number:
J0821-0467
Job Title:
Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Orthopaedic Inpatient Surgery
Job Type:
Casual
Location:
General Site, 4001 Leslie Street
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Date Posted:
August 16, 2021
Closing Date:
August 25, 2021
Salary:
$25.77 – $29.84/Hour
FTE:
0.0
Program/Area:
Ortho
Reporting Title:
CTM
Shifts:
All shifts
Weekends
Shift Duration:
8’s
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.
Physiotherapist Assistant, Orthopaedic Inpatient Surgery:
Your goal in this position is to independently perform prescribed rehabilitation therapy programs under the direction and supervision of an occupational or physical therapist, as well as administrative duties and equipment cleaning as required. You’ll also provide excellent patient and family-driven care, in a supportive and culturally sensitive manner. You have great interpersonal skills, and you effortlessly connect with physicians, staff, patients, and families. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. 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
- Carry out exercise programs with patients on an individual or group basis and assisting with gait training as prescribed by the physiotherapist
- Perform appropriate patient transfers, and demonstrate safe lifting techniques and proper body mechanics to nursing staff and patients’ families as instructed by the therapist
- Carry out ADL training with patients to facilitate independence as prescribed by the occupational therapist
- Conduct occupational therapy activity groups under the supervision of an occupational therapist once or twice weekly
- Assist patients in properly setting up strength training equipment
- Record statistics
Qualifications
- Diploma from an accredited community college Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program
- Ability to work effectively with supervising therapist
- Experience leading group sessions and motivating patients to participate
- Experience working in a physically demanding, fast-paced, challenging environment
- Ability to apply physiotherapeutic modalities
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 Part-Time Unscheduled position, 8 hours shifts, All shifts, including weekends, in the Orthopaedic Inpatient Unit. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
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.
How to Apply
Think you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:
- Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
- We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.
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.
Expected salary: $25.77 – 29.84 per hour
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:57:38 GMT
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