Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

Job Description

Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant - General Medicine (5W), PTT (J0624-0266)

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary
Rehab-Physio Assistant, Reactivation Acute Unit
Your goal in this position is to be responsible for independently carrying out prescribed rehabilitation therapy programs under the direction and supervision of an occupational or physical therapist. You will be performing administrative duties and cleaning equipment as required. You demonstrate excellent communication skills, and are able to communicate with patients and co-workers in a professional manner. You work effectively with supervising therapist, and also lead group sessions and motivate patients to participate. You work well in a physically demanding, fast-paced, and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to a changing workload and have great organizational skills. You are a critical thinker, and will prioritize and work in a collaborative inter-professional team setting. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will
Carry out exercise programs with patients on an individual or group basis and assist with gait training as prescribed by the physiotherapist
Carry out appropriate patient transfers and demonstrate safe lifting techniques and proper body mechanics to nursing staff and patients’ families as instructed by the therapist
Carry out ADL training with patients to facilitate independence as prescribed by the occupational therapist
Conduct occupational therapy activity groups under the supervision of an occupational therapist once or twice weekly
Assist patients in properly setting up strength training equipment
Record statistics

Qualifications
Diploma from an accredited community college Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) program
Experience in medical in-patient acute setting
Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part-Time Temporary position (Untill June 12, 2025), 8-hour shifts, days in the Reactivation Acute Unit We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

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