Acute Care Therapy Assistant – Hospital Rehab

Se-Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Pension

On-demand pay

Car loan support

Supportive housing

Exclusive staff perks

Job summary

SE Health is hiring a Therapy Assistant to support acute care services at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in Vaughan, ON. The role collaborates with OT/PT in the Stroke Unit & CCU to deliver patient-centered therapeutic interventions.

Ideal candidate holds an OTA/PTA Diploma, with at least 1 year of inpatient experience, and demonstrates teamwork, communication, and initiative in a fast-paced hospital environment. BLS, immunizations, and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• OTA/PTA Diploma completed.
• Minimum 1 year inpatient setting experience.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, gait aids and wheelchairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, lifting and transferring with proper body mechanics.
• BLS certificate.
• Criminal background check, Vulnerable sector check and immunization current.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist in treatment plans.
• Perform prescribed treatments including gait training, balance, transfers, ROM, strengthening, ADL retraining, modalities.
• Deliver dynamic, safe exercise classes for 1:1 or groups.
• Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after treatments.
• Ensure therapy gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Therapists regarding patient status and changes.

Education

OTA/PTA Diploma

Job description

SE Health is hiring a Therapy Assistant to support acute care services at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in Vaughan, ON. The role collaborates with OT/PT in the Stroke Unit & CCU to deliver patient-centered therapeutic interventions.

Ideal candidate holds an OTA/PTA Diploma, with at least 1 year of inpatient experience, and demonstrates teamwork, communication, and initiative in a fast-paced hospital environment. BLS, immunizations, and background checks are required.