PTA / OTA Assistant

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Garron Hospital is seeking a PTA / OTA assistant to support patients in acute medicine and general surgery units. This role requires a commitment to patient-centered care, effective communication skills, and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must have a diploma from a recognized OT/PT Assistant program and at least two years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years acute care hospital based experience required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Experience in medicine, surgery, and geriatric care required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with treatment modalities under the direction of Physiotherapists.
• Assist patients with mobility and maintaining/improving their functional level.
• Work primarily on weekends covering acute medicine or general surgery units.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to modify interventions

Education

Graduate from a recognized Community College OT / PT Assistant program

Job description

Working as a member of the inter-professional team for weekend coverage, the PTA / OTA assistant supports patients with treatment modalities under the direction of the Physiotherapists. They assist patients with mobility and maintaining / improving their functional level. This role reports to the Manager Professional Practice and primarily works on weekends covering acute medicine or general surgery units. The weekend Physiotherapy / occupational therapy assistant is scheduled for one Saturday and Sunday shift out of every 4 weekends. Where there is a statutory holiday, this holiday is included as part of the long weekend.

Education

• Graduate from a recognized Community College OT / PT Assistant program.

Qualifications

• 2 years acute care hospital based experience required.
• Experience in medicine, surgery and geriatric care required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Candidates with experience in orthopaedic and cardiorespiratory care will be given preference.
• Ability to modify interventions quickly in accordance with changes in patient status required.
• Ability to carry out directions of therapists.
• Exceptional patient-centered care skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member.
• Willingness to participate / lead health service councils and professional groups.
• Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital / health service.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development.
• Evening and weekend shifts may be necessary.
• Good work and attendance record required.
• All employees of Toronto East Health Network - Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible for contributing to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to Toronto East Health Network's policies and practices.