Occupational Therapist (OT) Extern / Physiotherapist Extern

Posting #: 2024-929429

Non-Union

Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) Extern / Physiotherapist (PT) Extern

Department: Various Clinical Areas

Status: Temporary Part-time and Temporary Full-time positions

Hours: Various rotating shifts (Scheduling will be determined based on unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts)

Site: Oakville, Milton, Georgetown

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

The OT/PT Extern role is a transitional role where OT/PT students can gain clinical experience, specialty knowledge and self-confidence, as well as build on collaboration and communication skills.

OT/PT Externs are unregulated health care providers and function to enhance team dynamics and contribute to overall patient care.

Position Profile:

• Provide support to the team by assisting with basic clinical tasks (i.e. Set up equipment, assist with wheelchair following patient) under the direct or indirect supervision of a regulated health care professional
  • Assist with turning, repositioning and patient transfers using Lifts and other transfer devices (as 2nd person)
  • Assist patient with activities recommended by the health care team to maintain functional independence such as ADLs, transfers and ambulation
• Answering call bells, addressing patient concerns where appropriate and advising the appropriate registered health professionals when assistance is required
• Fostering a friendly environment for patients through social interactions and leisure activities
• Documenting care provided
• Supporting group exercise programs run by OT/PT or OTA/PTA
• Wiping down surfaces or therapeutic materials
• Transportation to the therapy gym if patient is already in a wheelchair

Candidate Profile:

Occupational Therapist Extern:

• Occupational therapy students in any year of study in a training program accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Demonstrated ability to complete patient care tasks as directed
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with proven organizational skills
• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated confidence in knowledge, skills, judgement and ability to function in the team based model of care

Physiotherapist Extern

• Physiotherapy students in any year of study of a training program accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada (PEAC).
• Demonstrated ability to complete patient care tasks as directed
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with proven organizational skills
• Excellent communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated confidence in knowledge, skills, judgement and ability to function in the team based model of care

Date Posted: March 5, 2024

Internal Applicants Due By: March 12, 2024

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Management Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

Please apply if you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are. Please submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Halton Healthcare is a smoke free facility in and around all three sites. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors to accommodate individuals’ health concerns arising from exposure to scented products. We ask for everyone's cooperation in our efforts to accommodate health concerns.

All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.