Closed listing
Clinical Extern - Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
- Toronto, ON, Canada
The pay rate for this position is $20.60 per hour. · Temporary
This opening has closed.
The original listing is kept below for reference.
Job details
- Pay
- The pay rate for this position is $20.60 per hour.
- Job type
- Temporary
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Similar jobs hiring now
Search current openingsOriginal job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Baycrest Hospital
has an opportunity for a
CLINCIAL EXTERN
Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist
Posting Number: 9896 - 9895
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (6 Months)
Shift Type: Day – Evening, some weekends (subject to change)
Hours of Work: 7.5/shift
Bi-Weekly Hours: minimum 15 hours
Union: Non-Union
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Manager and Interprofessional Practice Chief - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation and supported by the Clinical Extern Coordinator, this ministry funded unregulated health care position will collaborate closely with the Advanced Practice Leader – PT/OT and practices under the supervision of a regulated health care professional (e.g. OT, PT, RN). The Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapist Clinical Extern position will collaborate with the interprofessional care team in providing daily care within a supportive role through a therapeutic focus (outside of controlled acts) with the platform to develop important clinical skills while increasing their knowledge of a hospital.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency.
The pay rate for this position is $20.60 per hour.
Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.
has an opportunity for a
CLINCIAL EXTERN
Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist
Posting Number: 9896 - 9895
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (6 Months)
Shift Type: Day – Evening, some weekends (subject to change)
Hours of Work: 7.5/shift
Bi-Weekly Hours: minimum 15 hours
Union: Non-Union
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the Manager and Interprofessional Practice Chief - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation and supported by the Clinical Extern Coordinator, this ministry funded unregulated health care position will collaborate closely with the Advanced Practice Leader – PT/OT and practices under the supervision of a regulated health care professional (e.g. OT, PT, RN). The Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapist Clinical Extern position will collaborate with the interprofessional care team in providing daily care within a supportive role through a therapeutic focus (outside of controlled acts) with the platform to develop important clinical skills while increasing their knowledge of a hospital.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist with patient mobility, positioning, transfers (ex. Bed, chair, Wheelchair, commode/toilet, supporting mechanical lift transfers)
- Assist with OT/PT assigned treatment plans with a functional and/or therapeutic exercise focus, individual or group based
- Assist with patient ambulation and utilization of appropriate assistive devices when required (cane, walker, W/C, appropriate footwear, splints)
- Assist with treatment intervention under supervision, Examples: Individual and group based, cognitive, range of motion that they have the knowledge, skill and judgement to do safely, excluding controlled acts.
- Provides support and assigned care in collaboration with staff, and communicates with members of the interdisciplinary care team, as appropriate
- In partnership with patient/families and the interdisciplinary team, assist with the provision of patient and family-centered care which is goal directed, evidence based and outcome oriented
- Supports and respects the patient/family’s rights to make decisions based on their own values, beliefs and experiences
- Ensures delivery of efficient and effective unit working environment by participating in quality improvement activities such as; Supporting social and leisure interaction activities, answering call bells and triaging patient needs, restocking supplies, cleaning/sanitizing and maintenance checks of surfaces and mobility equipment etc. In addition to other duties as assigned.
- Proof of current enrollment in an accredited OT or PT graduate degree program
- Bachelors degree in health-related field is preferred
- Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
- Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
- Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
- Demonstrated effective critical thinking, analytical, decision making and problem-resolution skills
- Interest in supporting our Geriatric population
At Baycrest, we take pride in ensuring our compensation structure is internally equitable and compliant with pay equity legislation. We believe compensation should be transparent, equitable, and reflective of your experience and growth. Our salary ranges are structured to support progression, from learning the role to demonstrating full proficiency.
The pay rate for this position is $20.60 per hour.
Your placement within the target hiring range will depend on your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant education and experience, as well as considerations such as market conditions and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined using these factors to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support patients with mobility, positioning, transfers, ambulation, and supervised occupational therapy or physiotherapy treatment activities. Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team while supporting unit operations, patient needs, and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy or physiotherapy graduate degree program; a bachelor's degree in a health-related field is preferred. Candidates should be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage challenging situations, use Microsoft Office, and demonstrate strong organization, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-resolution skills.
Skills
- Patient Mobility Assistance
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Transfers
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Patient Ambulation
- Assistive Device Use
- Treatment Intervention Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
- Organization
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Clinical Extern
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Mobility
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Transfers
- Mechanical Lift Transfers
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Patient Ambulation
- Assistive Devices
- Cognitive Treatment
- Range Of Motion
- Interdisciplinary Care Team
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Evidence-Based Care
- Outcome-Oriented Care
- Quality Improvement
- Call Bell Response
- Equipment Sanitization
- Mobility Equipment Maintenance
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook