Rehab and Wellness Specialist

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

Job Description

Rehab and Wellness Specialist - Occupational Health, FT (J0424-0401)

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 and Wellness Specialist
Develops implements and evaluates Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness programs aimed at preventing employee illness and disability arising out of their employment. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will
Provides education and training regarding musculoskeletal disorder prevention strategies for staff
Manages and coordinates MSD, Safety and other relevant database and training programs
Performs work site evaluations, ergonomic assessments and physical demand analyses; makes recommendations to appropriate personnel for appropriate modifications of a job or work site to decrease the risk of injury
Provides Client lifting and transfer education for staff involved in patient care and/or transportation
Develops and updates Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention programs for all areas of the hospital
Assists in the RTW planning process assisting with documentation and communication as required
Collaborates with Ability Management Specialists and other members of the multidisciplinary team
Schedules and participates in meetings
Assists in incident investigations in collaboration with the Safety Specialist
Planning of Wellness initiatives to improve staff physical and psychological health
Other duties as assigned to support the OHSW Team.

Qualifications
Masters or Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or related profession
Member of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, Member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or related professional body
Applied knowledge of MSD prevention and ergonomics
Applied knowledge of adult learning principles in a healthcare workplace
Good organizational skills, including superior time management skills
Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, managers and unions
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
Ability to meet and prioritize deadlines and work under pressure
Working knowledge and experience in a unionized and non-unionized environment
Project management skills an asset
Excellent computer skills required

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 Full-Time Regular position, with 8-hour shifts, day shifts in Occupational Health. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca
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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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