Neuro Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

About North York General Hospital

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our operations, from administrative functions to direct patient interactions. As a prominent community academic hospital in Canada, we focus on integrated, patient-centered care, supported by a strong foundation in education, research, and innovation. We are part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a pioneering Ontario Health Team, striving to create a locally integrated health system that meets the needs of 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, manage administrative tasks, and ensure a clean and safe environment. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to effectively collaborate with therapists, physicians, staff, patients, and their families. You will also lead group sessions, encouraging patient participation, while navigating a physically demanding and dynamic work environment. Your organizational skills and adaptability will be essential in this role, as you will work within a collaborative inter-professional team. This position also supports the hospital's educational mission by contributing to teaching and research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement exercise programs for patients, both individually and in groups, and assist with gait training as instructed by the physiotherapist.
  • Facilitate safe patient transfers and demonstrate proper lifting techniques to nursing staff and patients' families as guided by the occupational and/or physical therapist.
  • Conduct individual Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training to promote patient independence as directed by the occupational therapist.
  • Lead therapeutic activity groups under the supervision of an occupational therapist on a weekly basis.
  • Organize and manage equipment and supplies necessary for therapy sessions.
  • 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 research, data entry, and patient information systems.
  • Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.

What We Offer

Working at NYGH provides the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals in one of Canada's leading hospitals. This position is part-time and temporary, with 8-hour shifts that include days and weekends in the Neuro/Stroke department. We offer a competitive compensation package, including pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay, and the option to participate in the Hospital Pension Plan.

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