OTA/ PTA - Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation

at  Trillium Health Partners

Job Description:

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate from an Occupational/Physiotherapist Assistant Program
• Minimum 3 years of expereince providing care to stroke/neuro program in an ambulatory rehabilitation setting
• Confident overseeing exercise and functional activity
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional with demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members, to exercise good judgment, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, organizational, communication and documentation skills
• A positive work and attendance record is essential.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• As an active member of a multidisciplinary team, the OTA/PTA provides client-centered clinical care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of an Occupational and or Physiotherapist.
• Provides goal-orientated treatment interventions, patient/family education and support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned
• Provides timely and astute information to relevant team members about patient’s performance
• Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation
• Supervise activities of OTA/PTA students, volunteers and co-op students as assigned
  To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
  Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.
  Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.
  Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.
  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
  All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
  Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

Please refer the Job description for details