Neuro Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

About Us

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our operations, from the boardroom to the bedside. As a leading community academic hospital in Canada, we prioritize integrated patient-centered care and strive to enhance our academic foundation through education, research, and innovation. We are part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative initiative focused on creating a locally integrated health system to better serve our community.

Position Overview

As a Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant in the Neuro/Stroke Medicine department, your primary responsibility will be to execute treatment plans as directed by the supervising occupational and/or physical therapist. You will observe and report any changes in patient conditions, perform administrative tasks, and ensure a clean and safe environment. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to connect effectively with therapists, physicians, staff, patients, and their families, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement exercise programs for patients, both individually and in groups, while assisting with gait training as instructed by the physiotherapist.
  • Facilitate safe patient transfers and demonstrate proper lifting techniques to nursing staff and patients' families as per the guidance of the occupational and/or physical therapist.
  • Conduct individual Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training to promote patient independence, as prescribed by the occupational therapist.
  • Lead therapeutic activity groups under the supervision of an occupational therapist on a weekly basis.
  • Organize and manage therapy equipment and supplies.
  • Maintain cleanliness and functionality of therapy equipment and spaces.
  • Complete documentation and workload data promptly and accurately.
  • Serve as a mentor to Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) students.

Qualifications

  • Diploma from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program.
  • Proficiency in applying physiotherapeutic modalities.
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
  • Experience in an acute medical inpatient setting.
  • Competence in computer skills, including MS Word, internet navigation, data entry, and patient information systems.
  • Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means being part of a dynamic team of healthcare professionals, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's top hospitals. This position is part-time and temporary, offering 8-hour shifts during the day, including weekends, within the Neuro/Stroke department. We provide a competitive compensation package that includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay, and the opportunity to participate in the Hospital Pension Plan.

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