Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant

Responsibilities

• Supervise or assist with individual patient treatment programs under the direction of an OT or PT
• Conduct group activity, exercise, and education programs
• Assist clients with mobility aids and adaptive equipment
• Instruct and demonstrate the safe use of therapeutic equipment
• Monitor and report changes in patient health status to supervising clinicians
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams and provide cross-coverage across programs
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe patient treatment areas
• Assist with equipment and supplies inventory management

Requirements

• Combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada certification
• Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches and the roles of OT and PT
• Knowledge of equipment such as wheelchair supplies and seating equipment
• Ability to work weekends across two inpatient units
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in geriatric and musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation
• Experience in multi-systems rehabilitation (oncology, transplant, complex medical)

About the Company

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN is a national and international source for discovery, education, and patient care, affiliated with the University of Toronto.