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About the Role
The OTA/PTA is an integral member of the Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. As a member of the CCC, TCU, Geriatrics, MSK, and Multisystem Rehab team, the OTA/PTA supports the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions by taking responsibility for clinical duties as assigned by the Occupational or Physical Therapist.
Responsibilities
- Supports the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions by taking responsibility for clinical duties as assigned by the Occupational or Physical Therapist
- Provides cognitive treatment to progress clients and prepare them for discharge
- Provides and maintains equipment such as wheelchairs
- Assists Therapists in the functional mobility of patients under the supervision of an Occupational therapist
- Independently supervises patients during their treatment activities and ensures patients perform prescribed activities in an appropriate and safe manner
- Ensures clinical supplies are available for treatment sessions
- Ensures treatment areas and equipment are cleaned and maintained on a regular basis, and appropriate supplies are ordered
- Participates in supervision of Rehabilitation Assistant students
- Participates in departmental, program and hospital meetings and activities as required
- Performs cross functional duties as required
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Standard First/Aid Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification required
- 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.
- At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.
- A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
- Should it beчение that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
Skills
- Cognitive treatment
- Microsoft Office
- Client service
- Rehabilitation principles
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Judgment
- Anticipating client needs
- Self-direction
- Working in a stressful environment
Location
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – E.W. Bickle Centre
Work Type
- Permanent Full Time
Experience Level
- Up to one (1) year of relevant acute care experience preferred
Education Level
- Community college certificate program
- Recognized post secondary Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant diploma and/or Rehabilitation Assistant certificate program
Salary/Compensations
- CAD 33.92 - CAD 34.42 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- Flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Multiple corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
About the Company
- UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 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 its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
- www.uhn.ca
Equal Opportunity
- 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.