CARE AND BE CARED
FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME
Are you a Rehabilitation Assistant seeking a
rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares
for you? You’re looking in the right place.
As a Rehabilitation
Assistant PT (Full-Time, Start date: immediately Location: Sault Ste. Marie),
you provide support
to Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy staff.
Whether you work in our office, in the
community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing
connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our
collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other
professionals.
As a valued team member, your mission will be to
help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional
growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.
What will you do?
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Implement
treatment plan with patient under the direction of a registered therapist.
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Assist registered therapists with patient assessments and
treatment programs.
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Complete and maintain documentation regarding patient
intervention.
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Meet and communicate with the registered therapist to discuss
patient treatment plan and progress.
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Maintain equipment and therapeutic supplies on a regular basis.
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Prepare and organize materials, documents, and activities for
patient intervention.
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Balance patient needs and choices with available resources,
ensuring patients’ values and preferences are respected.
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Administrative duties as assigned.
What must you
have?
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Combined Physiotherapist Assistant
and Occupational Therapist Assistant certificate from a recognized Community
College or equivalent post-secondary training;
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Relevant experience assisting
registered therapists in a community/health care environment;
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Knowledge of physiotherapy and
occupational therapy professions;
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Clear understanding of the scope
and limitations of the Rehabilitation Assistant’s role and their relationship
with the registered therapist;
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General understanding of the roles
of health care professionals;
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Knowledge of equipment,
modalities, materials, and intervention processes used in the provision of
physiotherapy and occupational therapy services;
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Familiar with rehabilitation
principals and clinical terminology used in interventions;
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Knowledge of applicable CPO and/or
COTO professional guidelines;
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Ability to accurately prepare required documentation, forms,
and materials for patient files and/or Home and Community Care Support Services
North East;
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Ability to prioritize professional
duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload;
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Working knowledge of computer
software (email, internet) and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel);
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Ability to work collaboratively
with registered therapists and accept work direction when assisting with
patient interventions;
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Strong interpersonal and
collaboration skills to work with diverse patient groups, case managers, family
members/caregivers/Substitute Decision Makers, health care professionals,
community organizations and service providers;
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Ability to communicate information
effectively through a variety of means including reports, letters, meetings,
and presentations;
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Must have valid driver’s license
and access to a vehicle;
- Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is
essential.
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We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As
a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of
COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.
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Case
management experience or recent related community experience
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Ability
to speak French or another second language