Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Assistant - Medical Unit-Neuro/Stroke, PTT (J0624-0585)

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care.

At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community.

As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required) from the Ontario Ministry of Health website or other authorized source.

An individual is fully vaccinated if they have provided proof of vaccination in the form of a receipt from COVaxON (the Ministry’s provincial system for COVID-19 vaccination information) and 14 days have elapsed from the final dose.

In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you are exempt from this requirement.

Position Summary

Rehab-Physio Assistant, Neuro / Stroke Medicine

Your goal in this position is to implement a treatment plan as prescribed by the supervising occupational and / or physical therapist, observing and reporting changes in patient status with team members, performing administrative duties, and maintaining a clean and hazard free environment.

You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effortlessly connecting with supervising therapist, physicians, staff, patients and families, and display a high degree of professionalism.

You have the ability to lead group sessions and motivate patients to participate, and work in a physically demanding, challenging environment.

You have the ability to adapt to a changing workload and have great organizational skills. You are a critical thinker, and will prioritize and work in a collaborative inter-professional team setting.

This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for staff, physicians, volunteers, learners, patients and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Carry out exercise programs with patients on an individual or group basis, and assist with gait training as prescribed by the physiotherapist.
• Carry out appropriate patient transfers and demonstrating safe lifting techniques and proper body mechanics to nursing staff and patients’ families as instructed by the occupational and / or physical therapist
• Carry out individual ADL training with patients to facilitate independence as prescribed by the occupational therapist
• Conduct therapeutic activity groups under the supervision of an occupational therapist once or twice weekly
• Set-up and manage equipment and supplies.
• Clean and maintain equipment and therapy space.
• Complete documentation and workload data in a timely manner.
• Act as a preceptor to OTA / PTA students

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited college Occupational Therapy Assistant / Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA / PTA) program
• Ability to apply physiotherapeutic modalities
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Experience in medical in-patient acute setting
• Proficient with computers, MS Word, internet searches, data entry and patient information systems.
• Bilingualism in French / English an asset

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals.

This is a Part Time Temporary (Untill February 2025) position with 8 hour shifts, day shifts including weekends in the Neuro / Stroke department.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.