Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant - Multiple Sites - Occupational Therapy Corporate

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

This position will report to the Manager, Professional Practitioner, and works with the clinical services manager.

Accountabilities:

• Carry out assigned tasks under the direction of the physiotherapists and occupational therapists and provide a variety of patient support services
• Administrative tasks, stocking supplies, equipment inventory and cleaning/maintenance and other tasks as assigned
• Work with the patients/families and team to actively help rehabilitate each patient to achieve his/her maximum functional level through planned therapeutic programs
• Participate in patient care team meetings, discipline-specific meetings, special projects as assigned and supervision of students

Qualifications

• Two year Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Assistant certification from a recognized Canadian community college (required to have dual training as an occupational therapy assistant/physiotherapy assistant)
• Preference will be given to candidates with two years recent clinical experience in adult physical medicine including rehab and geriatrics
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with excellent time management and organizational skills required
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Physical ability to do job duties as assigned; demonstrated knowledge of body mechanics to prevent musculoskeletal injuries
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Proven attendance and work record
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Currently Days/Evenings, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary: 
Minimum: $34.88 per hour
Maximum: $37.73 per hour

Internal application deadline: 

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at View email address on jobs.smartrecruiters.com .

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