Occupational & Physical Therapist Assistant

Position #: 126282

Expected Start Date: November 27, 2024

Union: SEIU

Facility: Biggar & District Health Centre

City/Town: Biggar

Department: Occupational Therapy

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 112.00 hours per 6 week rotation

Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 13 $27.990 to $30.000 (3 step range)

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Assists with treatment programs and application of therapeutic modalities under the direction of a Registered Therapist to restore, maintain and/or enhance the level of functional independence and quality of life of clients/patients/residents.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant diploma (OTA/PTA)

Competencies

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Computer skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• Valid driver's license, where required
• Laser Certification, where required
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