Clinical Extern, Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

at  Baycrest

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Manager and Interprofessional Practice Chief - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation and supported by the Clinical Extern Coordinator, this ministry funded unregulated health care position will collaborate closely with the Advanced Practice Leader – PT/OT and practices under the supervision of a regulated health care professional (e.g. OT, PT, RN). The Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Clinical Extern position will collaborate with the interprofessional care team in providing daily care within a supportive role through a therapeutic focus (outside of controlled acts) with the platform to develop important clinical skills while increasing their knowledge of a hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Proof of current enrollment in an accredited PT or OT graduate degree program
• Bachelors degree in health-related field is preferred
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated effective critical thinking, analytical, decision making and problem-resolution skills
• Interest in supporting our Geriatric population

• Assist with patient mobility, positioning, repositioning, transfers (ex. Bed, chair, Wheelchair, commode/toilet, supporting mechanical lift transfers)
• Assist with PT/OT assigned treatment plans with a functional and/or therapeutic exercise focus, individual or group based
• Assist with patient ambulation and utilization of appropriate assistive devices when required (cane, walker, W/C, appropriate footwear, splints)
• Demonstrates accountability for own patient are by adhering to Hospital’s policies and procedures
• Assist with treatment intervention under supervision, Examples: Individual and group based, cognitive, range of motion that they have the knowledge, skill and judgement to do safely, excluding controlled acts.
• Provides care in collaboration with staff, and communicates with members of the interdisciplinary care team, as appropriate
• Support development of patient independence in the practice of scheduling and directing their own care as related to self-care, productivity and recreation/ leisure participation.
• In partnership with patient/families and the interdisciplinary team, assist with the provision of patient and family-centred care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented
• Supports and respects the patient/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences
• Ensures delivery of efficient and effective unit working environment by participating in quality improvement activities such as; Supporting social and leisure interaction activities, answering call bells and triaging patient needs, restocking supplies, cleaning/sanitizing and maintenance checks of surfaces and mobility equipment etc. In addition to other duties as assigned.