Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

Job title:

Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionUHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada’s top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: UHN’s Buttonwood Reactivation Care Centre (82 Buttonwood Avenue)
Department: UHN Reactivation Care Centre
Reports to: Program Service Manager
Work Model: In-Office
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent, Part-Time
Shifts: Variable as required
Closing Date: May 12, 2025Position SummaryAs an integral member of the inter-professional team, the Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) acts as a clinical resource for the inter-professional teams. The OTA/PTA supports the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions by taking responsibility for clinical duties as assigned by the Occupational or Physical Therapist.DutiesReactivation Care Centre (RCC) at Buttonwood is a 30 bed unit which aims to improve restoration to help patients maintain social, cognitive and physical functioning by leveraging patient-specific, goal-based service planning. Patients serviced by the RCC do not require acute care but need to engage in activities to improve their function and independence, provided less active medical management and more therapy and activity. RCC also serves several health system purposes, including:

• Reducing ALC pressures on acute care hospitals, reducing the need for Long-Term Care Home placement, and
• Decreasing the risk of re-admission to an acute care hospital

Qualifications

• At minimum, completion of a community college certificate program
• Completion of a recognized post secondary Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant diploma and/or Rehabilitation Assistant certificate program
• Standard First/Aid Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification
• Up to one (1) year of relevant acute care experience, preferred
• Experience with cognitive treatment and working with neurological patient population, preferred
• Basic word processing computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of rehabilitation principles and knowledge of applicable legislative policies
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with patients, families, colleagues and the public
• Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the provision of OT/PT treatments
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to solve problems and seek guidance of supervising staff when appropriate
• Ability to deal effectively with clients with challenging or conflicting situations
• Ability to use good judgment in assessing challenging situations
• Ability to anticipate client’s unique needs
• Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude
• Ability to work in a self directed manner
• Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor

Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 07 May 2025 22:18:52 GMT

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