Occupational Therapy/physiotherapy Assistant

2 weeks ago

London, Canada Victoria Hospital Full time

**Posting Period**:
Open: June 22, 2023

Deadline: July 5, 2023

UNIFOR

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

**Department Name**:
Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant - OTA/PTA VH

The Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA), under the direction of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, conducts therapeutic programs with patients to facilitate meeting defined treatment goals and completes tasks necessary for the maintenance of a safe and efficient treatment environment. The OTA/PTA reports to the Manager
- Occupational Therapy Practice as well as the Manager of Physiotherapy Practice. This individual will work on a variety of IP units at Victoria Hospital.

Rate of Pay: $24.32 per hour - $25.73 per hour

Status: Regular Part-Time

**Qualifications**:

- Physiotherapist Assistant Diploma or Certificate and Occupational Therapist Assistant Diploma or Certificate or OTA/PTA Diploma or Certificate
- Recent, relevant, direct acute patient treatment experience, including:

- Performing patient transfers and functional mobility training
- Supervision of patients using equipment for mobility and activities of daily living
- Performing strengthening, range of motion, balance and coordination programs
- Positioning and w/c seating of patients assisting in the planning and implementation of therapeutic activity programs.
- Fabricates or modifies aids, adaptive equipment and self-help devices
- Monitoring patient response to treatment and appropriate reporting
- Recent OTA/PTA experience in a hospital acute care setting
- Demonstrated health and physical condition consistent with lifting, bending, transferring patients and long periods of standing, walking, stair climbing, exposure of hands to hot and cold temperatures
- Ability to supervise and educate students
- Demonstrated interest and experience with a geriatric population preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively in a collaborative, interprofessional team setting
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to motivate others
- Initiative, enthusiasm and effective time management skills to perform assigned duties and manage time efficiently without constant direct supervision
- Proven problem solving abilities and demonstrated sound judgment
- Demonstrated commitment to self-directed learning
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

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