Temporary Full-time assignment for approximately 6 months

Are you an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant seeking a dynamic role that offers both challenge and fulfillment?

At Sinai Health’s Reactivation Care Centre, an extension of Mount Sinai Hospital, every day brings new opportunities to expand your expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients working towards recovery, independence and better quality of life. We use cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based practices to support patients on their journey to recovery. With an emphasis on individualized care plans and a supportive team environment, you'll develop a comprehensive skill set and observe remarkable patient transformations.

About this team:

Our specialized 16 bed inpatient reactivation program is located on the beautiful and quaint UHN-RCC campus. The Sinai Health RCC program is designed for individuals who present with decreased mobility, independence and/or function as a result of an acute illness or surgery. We focus on patients with potential for functional improvement, providing tailored care plans and utilizing state-of-the-art tools to support their recovery journey. Depending on the reactivation goals patients typically experience an average length of stay of 30 to 60 days. You will collaborate with a high performing multi-disciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, OT, PT, SW, and SLP to provide high quality and safe patient care.

In this role you will:

• Possess the requisite knowledge, skills, judgment and attitude to deliver competent PTA/OTA care
• Assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with direct patient care including but not exclusive to: lifts, transfers, ambulation, basic and instrumental activities of daily living.
• Supervise patients in completion of routine exercise programs in both a group and individual setting as defined by the PT or OT.
• Documentation in electronic health record
• Maintenance of therapeutic equipment
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for your decisions and actions and practices within your own level of competence
• Participate in Interprofessional rounds and discussions
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Develop expertise in your area of practice through self-reflection, self-learning, specialty certification and implementation of best practice guidelines.
• Be committed to patient safety and quality responsibilities in accordance with hospital vision, policies and procedures
• Contribute to achieving Sinai Health’s strategic and operational priorities through a commitment to continuous quality improvement, patient/staff safety, professional development and continuing education
• Contribute to Sinai’s work by participating actively in hospital committees and other groups to represent the PTA/OTA perspective
• Assist with other department/unit responsibilities or duties, as required
• Mentor colleagues and new hires as appropriate
• Participate in teaching of students from affiliated institutions.

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Graduate of an accredited community college occupational therapy/physiotherapy assistant program

• 1 year of experience in acute care

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) internet and ability to work with computerized databases

• Demonstrates organizational skills

• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrates initiative and problem solving skills

• Works independently as well as with team

• Demonstrates satisfactory work performance and attendance history

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within occupational therapy/physiotherapy, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.