Occupational Therapy Assistant- Allied Health- Temporary Full Time (2)

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant to assist with treatment programs, maintain medical records, and facilitate group therapy. Candidates must possess a Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Diploma and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to quality improvement in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapists with carrying out treatment programs for clients.
• Participate in facilitation of group therapy.
• Facilitate treatment programs as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Prepare assessment and treatment materials.
• Record and enter workload units in software.
• Research and collect data for special projects.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of equipment and work areas.
• Maintain medical records of treatment provided as required in EMR.
• Keep accurate records of and maintain all stock and non-stock supplies and equipment.
• Participate in Quality Improvement.

Skills

Proficiency in medical terminology

Knowledge in occupational therapy practices

Ability to work independently and under supervision

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Maintain successful working relationships

Tact, courtesy, and alertness in public contacts

Behaviour consistent with hospital’s mission

Education

Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Duties

• Assist the Occupational Therapists with carrying out treatment programs for clients.
• Participate in facilitation of group therapy.
• Facilitate treatment programs as directed by the occupational therapist.
• Prepare assessment and treatment materials.
• Record and enter workload units in software.
• Research and collect data for special projects.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of equipment and work areas.
• Maintain medical records of treatment provided as required in EMR.
• Keep accurate records of and maintain all stock and non-stock supplies and equipment.
• Participate in Quality Improvement.

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Diploma.

Skills & Ability

• Proficiency in medical terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge in occupational therapy practices.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently and under supervision.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s mission statement and core values.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/interview will be contacted.