Physiotherapist Extern - Allied Health (GEN)

Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024! Learn more at shn.ca

Job Description:

Duties:

• OT or PT Clinical externs are OT or PT students who work in collaboration with regulated and unregulated health care professionals in their assigned clinical area
• The clinical extern will practice under direct and/or indirect supervision of the regulated health care professional who has assigned the task
• The regulated healthcare professional must assess the knowledge, skill and judgement of the clinical extern and will provide any necessary training before assigning a specific task
• Clinical externs are not permitted to perform any controlled acts, independently or under delegation (i.e., they are not allowed to perform the controlled act of administering a substance by inhalation or oxygen administration under the delegation of a PT)
• Regulated health care professionals cannot assign interpretation of assessment results, care planning, or discharge planning to a clinical extern
• Clinical Externs will document their activities and patient’s response in the progress notes of the health record
• Patient Care Functions:To be carried out WITH OT, PT, OTA/PTA
• Assist with patient positioning & repositioning (Bed, wheelchair, turning etc.)
• Assist with patient transfers (Bed to chair, mechanical lift, toilet transfer etc.)
• Assist with patient ambulation/use of assistive devices (Ex. Gait aids, splints etc.)

• Assist with treatment intervention (Individual and group based)
• Assist with taking/monitoring vital signs during interventions
• Patient Care Functions: Independent
• Therapeutic activities as assigned by supervising clinician (PT or OT) (Ex. ADLs/IADLs, walking program, wheelchair practice, strengthening, ROM, cognitive activities etc.)
• Transport patients to and from therapy
• Foster a friendly environment for patients through social interaction/leisure activities
• Assist with chart reviews/gather information and report findings to OT or PT to support prioritization and care planning (ex. nurse check-in, review vitals, patient histories etc.)
• Reinforce education provided by PT, OT, OTA/PTA to patient and families
• Administer standardized outcome measures and report results to OT or PT for interpretation
• Unit/Department Duties
• Answer call bells and notify the appropriate member of the care team what is required (Ex. pain medication)
• Therapy specific administrative tasks (ex. inventory, memory books, printing, etc.)
• Equipment
• Assist staff with equipment maintenance checks (ex. w/c, commode, walker, other)
• Cleaning of equipment (ex. equipment used during therapy session)
• Equipment organization (ex. w/c, commode, walker, other)
• Communication
• Liaise with appropriate members of the care team to identify patient care needs
• Reports patient observations to appropriate member of the care team (Ex. changes in skin appearance, comfort or safety factors)
• Document assigned activities and patient’s response in progress notes of the health record

Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.

We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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