PhysiotherapyOccupational Assistant - Physiotherapy
PhysiotherapyOccupational Assistant - Physiotherapy
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Job Description
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Graduate of a Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.
A current CPR certificate or willing to obtain within 3 months of effective date.
Minimum of 200 hours working in direct PTA/OTA patient care situations with neurological and/or orthopaedic conditions within the last 12 months (may include student placement hours).
Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review).
Duties
Participates in daily huddles and assignment reviews with the therapy team.
Able to work after orientation in medical surgical inpatient & outpatient rehab and ICU settings.
Carries out individual and group rehabilitation programs as established by the Therapist.
Inform the Therapist of the patients response to the treatment plan.
Works collaboratively with other team members to move patients toward their goals for discharge.
Maintains records of patient care per practice standards.
Maintains tidy and safe treatment areas.
Performs administrative & other duties as required.
Our family of four hospitals play an integral role in improving lives and creating healthier communities. We work together as one team across our hospitals to provide local and regional health care services and also work in partnership with our communities to improve access to highquality care close to home. We are incredibly fulfilled by the work that we do and proud of our dynamic teams of staff physicians and volunteers who care deeply about our patients and each other. We dont just serve our communities we are part of them. We live here raise our families here and quite often retire here in the community that we love. Quinte Health is always looking for compassionate dedicated people to join our team. We have a wide range of exciting roles some which involve working across more than one of our hospitals and some which are situated at just one hospital.
Physical Demands Analysis
Strength
Required Occasionally lifting.
Required Rarely carrying pushing/pulling.
Mobility
Required Frequently standing walking.
Required Often balancing.
Required Occasionally foot activation twisting/turning bending/stooping couching/squatting kneeling.
Required Rarely climbing sitting.
Dexterity
Required Often eye/hand coordination.
Required Frequently reaching handling normal range of motion neck elbow back wrist and shoulder.
Required Occasionally fine finger movement gripping/grasping.
Equal Opportunity
We thank all interested candidates for their response however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department atx2577 or for assistance.
Employment Type
Temp
