Rehabilitation Technician

**Competition Number**
- 2024-3634-016

**Job Type**
- Full-time Permanent

**Hours**
- 1.00 FTE

**Classification**
- OTPTK

**Department**
- Rehabilitation

**Salary**
- $30.6209 to $32.2430

As per CUPE LOCAL 3634 Collective Agreement

**Closing Date**
- Thursday, December 19, 2024

**Description**

The Physio OT Technician assists Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists and Fracture Clinic Physicians in the treatment of patients, monitors and organizes Rehabilitation and fracture clinic equipment and performs clerical duties as required.

**Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team**:

- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
- Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage
- Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
- Relocation and accommodation packages and support
- Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more

**Qualifications**
- Graduate of an accredited PT/OT/Rehabilitation Assistant Diploma program, equivalent and/or combination of experience may be considered
- Experience in Rehabilitation, clinical setting preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge, familiarity and proficiency with PT/OT/SLP current assessment and intervention techniques, including anatomy and pathophysiology, therapeutic outcome measures and therapeutic equipment and modalities
- Familiarity with relevant Rehabilitation College Guidelines for assistants and demonstrated ability to comply with College Standards for assistants
- Demonstrated knowledge of computers and windows-based software programs/keyboarding skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Current Certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competence through annual re-certification
- Familiarity with all Rehabilitation equipment and supplies
- Ability to independently manage and maintain Rehabilitation equipment inventory
- Independent clinical problem-solving skills, ability to organize and prioritize work within time constraints, and demonstrated sound judgment, and initiative
- Physically capable of frequent bending, stretching, and lifting and of assisting heavy-needs patients with bed mobility, transfers, ambulation and exercise program. Must be able to stand and walk the major portion of the day.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance record
- Must demonstrate a tactful, empathetic, and caring patient approach, and encourage independence
- We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH._
- Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position. _
- LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles._
- We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation._
- For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393_