Occupational Therapy/physiotherapy Assistant, Sinai

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Sinai Health Full time

Are you an **Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant** seeking a dynamic role that offers both challenge and fulfillment?

At Sinai Health’s Reactivation Care Centre, an extension of Mount Sinai Hospital, every day brings new opportunities to expand your expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients working towards recovery, independence and better quality of life. We use cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to support patients on their journey to recovery. With an emphasis on individualized care plans and a supportive team environment, you'll develop a comprehensive skill set and observe remarkable patient transformations.

**About this team**:
Our specialized 16 bed inpatient reactivation program is located on the beautiful and quaint UHN-RCC campus. The Sinai Health RCC program is designed for individuals who present with decreased mobility, independence and/or function as a result of an acute illness or surgery. We focus on patients with potential for functional improvement, providing tailored care plans and utilizing state-of-the-art tools to support their recovery journey. Depending on the reactivation goals patients typically experience an average length of stay of 30 to 60 days. You will collaborate with a high performing multi-disciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, OT, PT, SW, and SLP to provide high quality and safe patient care.

**In this role you will**:

- Possess the requisite knowledge, skills, judgment and attitude to deliver competent PTA/OTA care
- Assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with direct patient care including but not exclusive to: lifts, transfers, ambulation, basic and instrumental activities of daily living.
- Supervise patients in completion of routine exercise programs in both a group and individual setting as defined by the PT or OT.
- Documentation in electronic health record
- Maintenance of therapeutic equipment
- Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for your decisions and actions and practices within your own level of competence
- Participate in Interprofessional rounds and discussions
- Work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Develop expertise in your area of practice through self-reflection, self-learning, specialty certification and implementation of best practice guidelines.
- Be committed to patient safety and quality responsibilities in accordance with hospital vision, policies and procedures
- Contribute to achieving Sinai Health’s strategic and operational priorities through a commitment to continuous quality improvement, patient/staff safety, professional development and continuing education
- Contribute to Sinai’s work by participating actively in hospital committees and other groups to represent the PTA/OTA perspective
- Assist with other department/unit responsibilities or duties, as required
- Mentor colleagues and new hires as appropriate
- Participate in teaching of students from affiliated institutions.
- Job RequirementsJob Requirements:
Mandatory:

- Graduate of an accredited community college occupational therapy/physiotherapy assistant program
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in Rehab

Preferred:

- Experience using an electronic health record

Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrates good understanding of the principles of rehabilitation
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the position
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Familiarity with common Rehabilitation equipment, exercises and treatments.
- Strong disposition planning skills and knowledge of community supports
- Demonstrated ability in providing quality patient-focused care and addressing the fundamental care needs of patients and their families
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent oral, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in English
- Demonstrated satisfactory job performance and attendance history
- Computer proficiency and/or Basic to Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Word, Outlook)

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