TORONTO REHAB
Toronto, ON, CANADA
Toronto Rehab is at the forefront of one of the most important frontiers in health care today-rehabilitation science. Fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, we specialize in adult rehabilitation, complex continuing care and long-term care. Our goal is to revolutionize rehabilitation and maximize life by developing solutions for the 4.4 million Canadians who live with disabling injury, illness and aging through excellence, innovation and the integration of discovery and care. Toronto Rehab is a leading Canadian adult rehabilitation hospital, serving approximately 15,000 people a year at its six sites.
Rehab Therapist
QUALIFICATIONS:
. Bachelor degree in a health related field (i.e. psychology, kinesiology, nursing), preferably with an emphasis in behavioral or developmental services, required
. Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S) program required
. Experience with a special needs population, preferably in the areas of acquired brain injury, neuro or behavioural rehabilitation programming is required
. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
. Knowledge of health policies and legislation preferred
. Good attendance is required
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
. Implement pre-designed rehabilitation activities for adults with acquired brain injury
. Assist in the analysis and implementation of behavioral care and treatment programs for adults with acquired brain injury
. Develop, implement, and collect behavioural data and measurement systems to monitor and evaluate client progression through the rehabilitation process
. Consistently communicate client status to interprofessional team and client/family/caregiver
. Work cooperatively with the inter-professional team and community-based service providers
. Provide education and consultation to families and patients where required
. Demonstrating understanding of, compliance with, and commitment to, patient safety responsibilities and corresponding hospital plans, policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients
Interested and qualified candidates should quote job reference # 161 and send their applications online or to:
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
439 University Avenue, 5th Floor, Rm. 139
Toronto, ON, M5G 1Y8 Fax: (416) 597-6626
