Purpose Of Position

To assist with patient care as delegated by the Physiotherapist and/or Occupational Therapist; assist in organizing caseload coverage for Physiotherapists and/or Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant teams during vacations, absences and rotations; manage equipment and supplies for the department; provide support of departmental projects, best practices and programs.

Duties

Assist with or provide patient treatment in the outpatient setting under the direction of Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists. Provide patient education as directed. Facilitate and participate in group therapy as instructed by the Therapist, including preparing materials and setting up treatment space. Complete documentation as directed and/or required by legislation. Configure and provide personalized exercise and/or therapy programs as directed. Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas and designated equipment as per infection control policies and procedures. Complete statistics reporting electronically. Order and maintain sufficient quantity of stock and non-stock supplies, forms, etc. Maintain inventory and function of equipment. Assist with meeting planning or in-services as required. Assist manager with obtaining quotes, ordering equipment and scheduling of maintenance for existing equipment. Assist with product research related to best practice and product improvements. Coordinate and provide orientation, supervision and evaluation of OTA/PTA students; assist with orientation of other students. Assist with screening and appointment coordination. Participate in special projects as assigned. Assist the therapist in the provision, development and production of adaptive Function as a professional role model demonstrating good interpersonal skills and a commitment to self-growth and Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, policy and legislative requirements and implementing improvements/changes as appropriate in collaboration with teams and management. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

Undergraduate degree in exercise science, human kinetics or OTA/PTA diploma. Minimum 2-3 years practical OTA/PTA experience.

Knowledge/Ability

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team-based environment and in stressful Knowledge of provincial standards and legislative requirements related to rehabilitative care. Customer service, interpersonal and telephone Computer literacy in a Microsoft Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient Demonstrated ability to organize time effectively and prioritize tasks to perform the duties of the Demonstrated ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner. Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Demonstrated human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, and understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills (e.g. teaching patients). Demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the Knowledge of the scope of therapists and assistants. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Knowledge of evidence based treatment modalities and foundational knowledge of clinical best practices. Demonstrated competence with equipment utilized by physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Demonstrated knowledge of safe body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.

Individuals will be selected on the basis of their ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: New Position