Make an Impact on People’s Lives; Join SE Health as PTA/TA in North York east & York region locations
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a key member of the Saint Elizabeth clinical team the PTA/OTA will work with clients to optimize their health and wellness. The suitable PTA/OTA will be able to work well independently and in a team, they will be customer service focused, and have great people skills. We are currently seeking an PTA/OTA to work with clients in their homes. There are ongoing opportunities for learning and skills development.
Why join our team?
- Competitive compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on demand pay, car loan support, supportive housing and exclusive perks/discounts available only to SE Health staff
- Develop yourself with SE. We have Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your lifelong learning. And our leadership team will support you to practice to full scope, to integrate the most current evidence into your practice, and to be part of a strong and supportive team that gives you the right mix of team and independence. SE’s orientation and development programs are designed to support both new and seasoned practitioners to excel, and to enable you to provide the very best care in a warm and nurturing way.
- Grow your career. SE Health is a large national inclusive organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have an opportunity – and will be supported – to do different types of patient-facing therapy roles in different locations if that is what you’re interested in. Or you can pivot to supporting or leadership positions where you use your therapy skills as a foundation to contribute and make an impact in different ways.
Manage your life. At SE, you’ll have the flexibility to control your schedule to balance your life around child care or elder care, or whatever it is you need to do to have a healthy balance of life and work. You have the freedom to set and adjust your schedule, with your roster of clients.
Responsibilities:
· Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for clients in their homes
· Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS)
· Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial treatment plans
· Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after client treatments
· Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident’s status or treatment interventions
· Document client treatment activities as per direction of the physiotherapist
Requirements:
· Completed or in the process of completing a PTA/OTA Diploma (Mandatory)
· Knowledge of various clinical populations and treatment modalities.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic fast paced environment.
· Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, lifting and transferring using proper/safe body mechanics.
· Availability to work flexible hours
· Vulnerable sector check (current)
About SE Health
At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work life balance. We’re a great place to work, and we hope you’ll join our team.
In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.
SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@sehc.com at your earliest convenience