PTA/OTA Assistant

OVERVIEW

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.  This role will primarily work 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 in 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 with orthopaedic and cardiorespiratory care will be given preference.
-  Ability to modify interventions quickly in accordance to changes in patient status required.
-  Ability to carry out directions of therapists.
-  Independent decision making skills required.
-  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 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) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
-  All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute 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. 

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.