The primary role of the OTA/PTA is to implement therapeutic programs for patients as assigned and/or supervised by the Occupational Therapist and/or the Physical Therapist. This includes the management of patient-related equipment and therapeutic tools.
This role will be a valuable addition to the Internal Medicine team and will report directly to the Clinical Leader/Manager for Internal Medicine. This will be of interest to those who enjoy working in a fast paced acute care environment with a complex patient populations including: frail elderly, marginalized and homeless, neurology, stroke and persons with addictions and mental health disease.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
- Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
- Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
- Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
- Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from a recognized and accredited combined OTA/PTA program (or equivalent)
- Current CPR certification
- 1-2 years' experience working in acute care, Internal Medicine and/or Geriatric experience preferred
- Must demonstrate experience with cognitive treatment and retraining and delirium
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- 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
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective interdisciplinary team member
- Willingness to participate/lead health service councils and task groups
- Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of hospital/health service
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development
- Good work and attendance record required
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
- Demonstrated commitment to and involvement with own profession (e.g. membership with professional association, etc.) preferred
HOURS: Must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as directed by the Program
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
