Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-70039 External

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: physiotherapy

FACILITY: Saint John Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Physiotherapy assistant

CLASSIFICATION: Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant (3029)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Rotating Days, Evenings, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $24.3929 to $26.1778 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

The Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant is responsible for assisting with therapeutic treatment plans and rehabilitation under the supervision of a therapist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation and completion of a rehabilitation program of at least one year duration or equivalent.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record. Written and spoken competence in English is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant is responsible for:

• Assisting a therapist with providing therapy
• Performing established rehabilitation programs and monitoring and reporting on progress
• Preparing and cleaning equipment, supplies and work areas
• Maintaining records and documentation
• Ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment
• Participating with student placements

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network:

• Communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Relations
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by June 7, 2023.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2023-70039-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

Horizon Health Network