OTA/PTA -M Neuro/MSK - Physiotherapy I/P

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

As an active member of a multidisciplinary team, the dual trained OTA/PTA provides client-centered clinical care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist. Provides goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned. Provides timely and astute information to relevant team members about patient’s performance. The ability to perform as a coach/mentor and to use sound critical thinking skills is key to achieving patient outcomes and to facilitating team function. Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation. Supervise activities of OTA/PTA students, volunteers and co-op students as assigned. Provide clinical teaching, mentoring and/or supervision for OTA/PTA students. Engage with inter-professional education experiences with students of all health disciplines.

Requirements

• Certificate from both an Occupational Therapist Assistant Program and the Physiotherapist Assistant Program
• Inpatient acute care experience required
• Current BCLS and evidence of continuing education is required
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional with demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members, to exercise good judgment, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, organizational, communication and documentation skills
• A positive work and attendance record is essential

Nice To Haves

• OTA experience in Neuro rehabilitation is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provides client-centered clinical care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
• Provides goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned.
• Provides timely and astute information to relevant team members about patient’s performance.
• Performs as a coach/mentor and uses sound critical thinking skills to achieve patient outcomes and facilitate team function.
• Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation.
• Supervises activities of OTA/PTA students, volunteers and co-op students as assigned.
• Provides clinical teaching, mentoring and/or supervision for OTA/PTA students.
• Engages with inter-professional education experiences with students of all health disciplines.

What This Job Offers

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