Clinical Extern, Occupational Therapy

Sinai Health is seeking a Clinical Extern to join the Occupational Therapy (OT) team.

Occupational Therapy Clinical Externs are employees who provide safe, competent, compassionate and evidence-informed care in response to patient needs. OT Clinical Externs are employed as unregulated care providers to work under the direct supervision of registered Occupational Therapy professionals, as defined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. This role will adhere to the practice standards of the College, and in accordance to evidence-based practices and standards set by Sinai Health.

In this role you will:

• Gather and/or clean equipment (mobility aids, wheelchairs, pivot disc/ standing transfer aid, oxygen equipment, etc.)
• Inform gathering including chart review, gathering pre-admission history from patients and families
• Manage lines/tubes during mobility (IV's, drains, catheters, portable oxygen, etc.)
• Assist with, or perform independently when assigned:
  • Turning and repositioning
  • Transfers
  • Upper/lower extremity exercises
  • Ambulation/stairs with assigned mobility device
  • Activities of daily living (ADL)
  • Pain management support (e.g. TENS, Contrast baths)
• Assist with therapeutic group activities
• Perform administrative tasks (i.e. printing handouts and resources)
• Communicate with the interprofessional team (e.g. coordinating with most responsible nurse (MRN) for pain meds, attend unit safety huddles)
• Report back patient observations and status following interventions to appropriate team members as needed
• Assist with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean, tidy and free of hazards
• Respond to call bells and provide patients with assistance as able or notify the appropriate member of the care team what is required
• Document care/treatment provided when appropriate on flow sheet/EMR (must be reviewed and co-signed by supervising therapist)
• Document workload minutes clearly to reflect patient care provided
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months)

Job Requirements:
Mandatory

• Currently enrolled and in the process of completing a MScOT from an accredited program/institution
  • An official school transcript will be required to interview for this role
• Eligible to participate in an externship placement and in good standing with the academic institution
• Have completed at least one fieldwork/clinical internship

Preferred

• Previous clinical placement or work experience in a hospital or rehabilitation setting considered an asset
   

Skills and Knowledge

• Proven ability to follow organizational/institutional policies and procedures related to privacy and confidentiality
• Evidence of safe patient handling skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); professional, diplomatic and confident with a proven ability to work as a collaborative team member within an interprofessional team
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history

Salary: $23.00/hour

Note: This position requires the availability to work evenings and weekends and at minimum, one shift/week

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within occupational therapy, apply now and let us know why you'd be a great addition to our team.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women's and infants' health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ext. 7050, or email

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