physical therapist

Job Description

Physiotherapist Assistant (Access and Flow, Utilization)

Competition #

3767

Job Title

Physiotherapist Assistant (Access and Flow, Utilization)

Department

Care Transitions, Patient Flow & Utilization

Status

Temporary (Aug 2023 to Feb 2024)

Work Type

Part-time

Affiliation

ONA Paramedical

Shift Assignment

As assigned

Bilingualism Required

Yes

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

RLHC-ONA Paramedical

Salary Information

25.58 to 29.44

Application Closing Date

July 26, 2023

KEY FUNCTION:

Assist in the provision of safe, effective therapy services and in ongoing operation and maintenance of therapy service areas.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Coordinator, System Transformation and Alternate Health Care Facility.

DUTIES:

• Assist with individual and group treatment programs.

• Prepare clients for treatment and assist with ambulation and transfers.

• Supervise patient treatments and provide instruction/assistance to patients.

• Document patient intervention as per departmental requirements.

• Prepare equipment for specific and general patient use.

• Maintain working knowledge of the use and availability of relevant equipment.

• Assist with patient referrals and patient scheduling in accordance with departmental practices.

• Ensure equipment and facilities are maintained (i.e. identify potential hazards/equipment breakdowns, complete maintenance requisitions, notify relevant stakeholders).

• Follow service instructions and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) practices.

• Ensure cleanliness of equipment, environment, supply and storage areas.

• Maintain inventory of equipment and treatment supplies.

• Maintain service recipient/non-service recipient statistics in accordance with Management Information Systems (MIS) guidelines and current Hospital practice.

• Assist with orientation and teaching of new Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA) staff and students.

• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

• Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis; formulate solutions for improvement.

• Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.

• Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.

• Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.

• Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.

• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of a two (2) year Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) Diploma or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) Diploma from an accredited college.

• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience working as a PTA.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated judgement, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of available mobility equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to instruct and guide patients through recommended treatment programs/use modalities.

• Demonstrated ability to safely handle and maintain equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to safely manage patients with medical equipment (e.g. invasive lines, oxygen tubing, telemetry/cardiac monitor, and chest tubes).

• Demonstrated ability to assess patient’s ability to endure the Physiotherapy treatment (e.g. heart rate and pulse oximetry).

• Demonstrated knowledge of patient monitoring alarms.

• Demonstrated knowledge of incentive spirometry teaching.

• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.

• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.

• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.

• Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.

• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Successful Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required.

• Demonstrated initiative with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.

• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.

• Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

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