Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Medicine / Respirology, PTT (J0125-0565)

Job title:

Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Medicine / Respirology, PTT (J0125-0565)

Company

North York General Hospital

Job description

> Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Medicine / Respirology, PTT (J0125-0565)Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Medicine / Respirology, PTT (J0125-0565)To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support.Job Number:J0125-0565Job Title:Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant – Medicine / Respirology, PTT (J0125-0565)Job Type:Part-Time TemporaryContract Duration:4 monthsLocation:General Site, 4001 Leslie StreetJob Category:Healthcare ProfessionalDate Posted:January 21, 2025Closing Date:February 21, 2025Salary:$29.65 – $34.33/HourFTE:0.4Program/Area:Resp/GIReporting Title:CTMUnion:SEIU-SShifts:Day
WeekendsShift Duration:8’sIMAGINE 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 SummaryRehab-Physio Assistant, Medicine-Respirology, 8 West:
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 OfferWorking 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 (4 Months) with 8 hour shifts, day shifts and weekends, in the Medicine-Respirology 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.
#LI-BR1How to ApplyThink you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

• Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
• We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Expected salary

$29.65 – 34.33 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 23:10:34 GMT

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