OTA/PTA

OTA/PTA (Certified) – 2 positions

Job Posting #: 920983

Union: CUPE – TR

Site: Toronto Rehab, Lyndhurst Centre

Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program

Reports to: Program Services Manager

Hours: 37.5 FTE Weekdays

Wage range or Salary: $28.471 – $29.253 per hour: Start rate non-negotiable.

Status: Casual

Shifts: Weekdays

Posted Date: June 15, 2023

Closing Date: Until filled

Position Summary

• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, supervise or assist with individual patient treatment programs

• Assist in or conduct group activity/exercise programs
• Assist client to practice with assistive or adaptive equipment
• Instruct and demonstrate the safe use of therapeutic equipment
• Assist in the implementation of new occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy programs and research projects
• Monitor and report changes in health status to the supervising OT or PT
• Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives
• Set up and clean-up of patient treatment areas
• Assist with maintaining equipment and supplies inventory

Qualifications

• Successful completion of combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College
• Knowledge of equipment, e.g., wheelchair supplies and seating equipment, etc.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada and non-violent crisis intervention training.
• Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to patient care and the roles of Occupational and Physical Therapy
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation, spinal cord injury experience preferred
• Hydrotherapy experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Effective team member
• Good attendance is essential
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.