Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Clinical Extern

2 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada Runnymede Healthcare Centre Full time
*Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Clinical Extern - Temporary Part-Time (0.4 FTE)*

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients, we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as an *Occupational Therapy/* *Physiotherapy Clinical Extern (OPCE).*

*Position summary: *
As an occupational therapy/ physiotherapy clinical extern, occupational therapy or physiotherapy students are provided with the opportunity of gaining valuable experience in a clinical setting, while building their self-confidence, collaboration and communication skills. This role provides a supervised environment for current occupational therapy or physiotherapy students to gain knowledge and skills that will help them as they transition to their post-graduate careers.

OPCEs are unregulated health care providers that work under the supervision of a regulated healthcare professional to enhance patient care.

*Primary Responsibilities:*
* Assist the team with basic clinical tasks (i.e. equipment set up, assist with wheelchair following the patient and portering patients) under the direct or indirect supervision of a regulated healthcare professional (Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist)
* Assist with turning, repositioning and patient transfers using lifts and other transfer devices under the direct/ indirect supervision of the regulated health care professional
* Assist patient with activities recommended by the health care team to maintain functional independence such as ADLs, transfers, and ambulation
* Answering call bells, addressing patient concerns where appropriate and advising the appropriate registered health professionals when assistance is required to follow up
* Engage and encourage patients to participate in therapy and assist in promoting a friendly environment
* Documenting care provided, under supervision of regulated healthcare professional
* Supporting group exercise programs run by Occupational Therapist (OT)/ Physiotherapist (PT) or Rehab Assistants (RA) (i.e. equipment set up, portering patients and demonstrations of exercises)
* Wiping down surfaces or therapeutic materials
* Assist with OT/PT/RA with lean projects on all floors

*The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications/experience:*
* Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy students in any year of study of a training program accredited by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) or accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC) respectively.
* Demonstrates ability to complete patient care tasks as directed
* Demonstrates ability to multi-task with proven organizational skills
* Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrates confidence in knowledge, skills, judgement and ability to function in the team based model of care
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent work performance and attendance record

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Runnymede Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. Please apply if you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are.

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

Runnymede Healthcare Centre values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

*Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two- dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.*

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Job Type: Fixed term contract

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Toronto, ON M6S 3A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
* Are you currently enrolled in an occupational therapy or physiotherapy program?

Work Location: In person

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