University Health Network
Healthcare
PHYSIOTHERAPYASSISTANT
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“PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT at University Health Network. Skills: Physiotherapy assistance, Occupational therapy assistance, Patient support. Ensure clinical areas are safe. Ensure clinical areas are clean”
What You'll Achieve.
Positive outcomes; Value to clients; Value to customers
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Criminal Record Check
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Recognized post-secondary PTA/OTA certificate program, 1+ year relevant experience, Ability to solve problems, Ability to communicate effectively, Knowledge of PT/OT equipment, Function within interdisciplinary team, Function in stressful environment, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, Excellent telephone skills, Excellent data entry skills, Excellent computer systems skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Effective written communication with patients, Effective oral communication with patients, Effective non-verbal communication with patients, Effective written communication with families, Effective oral communication with families, Effective non-verbal communication with families, Effective written communication with colleagues, Effective oral communication with colleagues, Effective non-verbal communication with colleagues, Effective written communication with insurance carriers, Effective oral communication with insurance carriers, Effective non-verbal communication with insurance carriers, Excellent time management skills, Excellent organizational skills
Nice to Have
Epic EHR experience, Cerner experience, Meditech experience, Allscripts experience, McKesson experience, athenahealth experience
What You'll Do.
Ensure clinical areas are safe
Ensure clinical areas are clean
Ensure clinical areas are maintained
Ensure clinical areas are stocked
Supervise clients during treatment
Ensure clients perform prescribed activities
Maintain communication with supervising therapist
Use modalities as prescribed
Provide administrative support
Maintain data regarding clinical visits
Maintain therapist schedules
Facilitate supply purchases
Facilitate equipment purchases
Perform data entry for clinical visits
Perform data entry for clinical activities
Perform cross-functional duties
Perform administrative duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interdisciplinary team; Supervising staff; Supervising therapist
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Non-verbal communication; Telephone skills
Full Job Description
Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Cambridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Toronto, Scarborough, and Vaughan). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers. At Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers. Union: Non-Union Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position: New Sites: Krembil Discovery Tower (Toronto Western Hospital) Department: Altum Health Reports to: Site Manager Salary Range: $27.56 - $34.45 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Days Status: Permanent Full-time Closing Date: Open until filled Altum Health is currently seeking a PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT to join our Toronto team! As an integral member of Altum Health’s clinical team, the Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing support to the clinicians and clinical services/facilities, under the assignment and delegation of the regulated health care professionals. Key responsibilities include: * Ensuring all clinical areas are safe, clean, maintained and stocked with appropriate supplies at all times * Supervising clients during their treatment activities under therapist supervision and ensuring clients perform pres
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