To display this page you need a browser with JavaScript support. Requisition #: PT012402 Job Category: Allied Health Department: Professional Practice Job Type: Permanent Part Time Open Positions: 1 Job Number: J0524-0615 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. Are you interested in this job? Header Profile options Job OpportunitiesCareer AlertMy ProfileHelp