Ota/pta, Specialized Geriatric Services

3 weeks ago


London, Canada St. Joseph's Health Care London Full time

Posting # 52059 - [ UNIFOR ]

OTA/PTA, Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatients

Specialized Geriatric Services - Inpatients
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Casual

We require an OTA/PTA to work within an interdisciplinary team providing care to a diverse population of clients including the frail elderly and patients of all ages with a musculoskeletal diagnosis. Specialized Geriatric Services includes the: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit, Amputee Rehabilitation Unit, Geriatric Rehabilitation Unit, and Day Hospital.

**Essential Qualifications**
- Current Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant diplomas or dual OTA/PTA diploma from a recognized program that includes a placement component in each discipline
- Demonstrated knowledge of the geriatric population
- Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physical and cognitive disabilities and their potential impact on task performance
- Experience with the provision of occupational therapy and physiotherapy treatment such as: fabrication of assistive devices, positioning aids, and wheelchair and seating components; functional mobility retraining; and therapeutic exercise
- Excellent communication skills with patients, family, volunteers and other members of the care team
- Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position (eg. Lifts and transfers, able to assist therapist in physical treatment techniques)
- Able to utilize computer systems (eg. Workload measurement, Outlook, Word)
- Exceptional observational skills
- Able to work independently and be self-directed
- Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Proficiency in French would be an asset
- Clinical experience with geriatric clients

**Teaching and Research**
- St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

**Immunization Requirements**
- Provide documentation you have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

**Posting date**: November 17, 2023
**Submission deadline**: November 23, 2023

**Bradley Dudley, Human Resources**
- Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated._
- Only those under consideration will be contacted._



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