OTA/PTA -CVH Physio Medicine

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The In-Patient Medicine Program at THP consists of a total of more than 350 beds across the CVH & MH and is staffed by large interprofessional teams who support the care of complex medicine patients within the Mississauga-Halton LHIN. Our in-patient units offer first-rate care in an innovative environment supporting the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community in which we live and serve. Reporting to a Clinical Manager, the ideal candidate will be focused on providing excellent patient centered care in a dynamic environment where he/she will be given the opportunity to deliver care with compassion, excellence and courage.

Requirements

• Diploma from a recognized 2-year college program for both a Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Experience and ability to work in an inter-professional team environment
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification (or evidence of completion within three months of hire)
• Excellent attendance record
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including problem solving, negotiation and ability to have difficult conversations
• Effective Team player

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in in-patient medicine and/or intensive care units
• Experience in providing education to patients and families in individual and group settings
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• A second language is considered an asset in serving our community

Responsibilities

• Providing physiotherapy assistant and occupational therapy assistant coverage for the Program across sites as assigned (e.g. coverage on weekends, statutory holiday coverage, during planned and unplanned absences)
• Facilitating appropriate care planning with the inter-professional team to support seamless transitions for our patients
• Practicing, under the direction and supervision of an Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist, in compliance with legislation, hospital policies and procedures, professional regulatory standards and physiotherapy assistant and occupational therapy assistant best practices
• Supporting and participating in the development of program and unit-level objectives, policies, procedures and quality assurance programs
• Completing workload measurement reporting within a timely manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree