OTA/PTA -CVH Physio Surgery

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

3d • CA$36 - CA$41 • Onsite

About The Position

As an active member of an interdisciplinary team, the dual trained Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTNPTA) provides client-centred clinical care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist and performs associated functions to support the delivery of the service.

Requirements

• Certificate from both an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and Physiotherapy Assistant Program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support preferred
• Evidence of continuing education is required
• Current knowledge of OTNPTA practice guidelines is required
• Experience using EPIC, SCM, ChartMaxx
• Experience in working with a patient care team
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet the physical demand of the position is required; performing substantial walking, standing, lifting, twisting and bending as required for patient care and other responsibilities
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change are essential

Nice To Haves

• Rehabilitation experience in long term care and rehabilitation is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provides goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient and 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 (progress and status)
• Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation
• Acts as a coach and/or mentor and supervises activities of OTNPTA students, volunteers and co-op students as assigned
• Maintains clinical and statistical records and confers with other health care professionals
• Communicates with physician and the interprofessional healthcare team regarding patients' problems, needs and progress
• Builds effective working relationships with a dynamic, professional team
• Provide clinical teaching, mentoring and/or supervision for OTA-PTA students. Engage 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: No Education Listed