OTA/PTA - Birt

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The Position

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) for a position with our inpatient Brain Injury Rehabilitation team (BIRT), working with children and youth who require rehabilitation following acquired brain injuries, and their families. This is a regular full-time (1.0 FTE) position.

Key Responsibilities

• Administers programs developed by the physiotherapist/occupational therapist to individual clients or groups of clients such as strengthening and ROM exercises, gait training, mobility, balance and endurance-enhancing exercises
• Maintains communication with supervising physiotherapist/occupational therapist. Monitors and reports any change or adverse reaction to treatment or prescribed program plan
• Assists with lifts and transfers from wheelchairs, beds, bathtubs, toilets, etc.
• Sets up, adapts and instructs clients, families, staff and students on appropriate equipment such as wheelchairs, trikes, bikes and walking aides, etc.
• Applies and monitors splinting devices
• Assists clients in preparing for hydrotherapy sessions and administers treatment programs in hydrotherapy sessions
• Prepares, applies and monitors modalities on request: e.g. cold packs, ice packs, contrast baths, ultrasound, TENS, muscle stimulation
• On request, is responsible for equipment loaned to client, including ensuring equipment is safe, clean and in good working condition, as well as transporting equipment to clients as necessary
• Follows through with the ordering of new equipment and supplies as requested
• Cleans treatment area and ensures clean linens are available as needed
• Documents work activities according to organizational and professional standards
• Documents workload statistics according to the Workload Measurement of the Ministry of Health

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant college program accredited by the Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant Education Accreditation Program (OTA & PTA EAP)
• Relevant paediatric experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to organize time, manage fluctuating clinical responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under the guidance of the supervising therapist
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction regarding equipment maintenance, safety and cleaning
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families and members of the interdisciplinary care team