Clinical Extern, Physiotherapy
This is a temporary part-time assignment up to Twelve (12) monthsSinai Health is looking for Physiotherapy (PT) Clinical Externs (CE) to support our Rehabilitation Department at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus.The listing of responsibilities below are based on assessment of demonstrated competence, and may vary according to those results.In This Role You Will Gather information including chart review, gathering pre-admission history from patients and familiesGather and clean equipment (mobility aids, chairs, pivot disc/ReTurn, oxygen equipment)Take and monitor vital signs during assessment/treatment sessionsManage lines/tubes during mobility (IV’s, drains, catheters, portable oxygen, etc.)Assist with, or perform independently when assigned:TransfersMobilization/ambulationStair trainingUpper/lower extremity exercisesConduct administrative tasks (such as printing handouts and resources)Communicate with interdisciplinary team (such as Coordinating with RN for pain meds)Report patient observations and status following interventions to appropriate team members, such as primary nurse (such as changes to patient positioning – transferred to chair, safety factors)Document assessment/treatment details in PowerChart when appropriate (must be reviewed and co-signed by PT)Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as requiredJob RequirementsMandatoryCurrently enrolled and in 2nd year and the process of completing an MScPT from an accredited program/institutionAn official school transcript will be required to interview for this rolePreferredPrevious placement at Mount Sinai Hospital or another acute care hospital considered an assetSkills and KnowledgeProven ability to maintain strict confidentialityStrong patient handling skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); professional, diplomatic and confident with a proven ability to work as a collaborative team member within an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance historyAbility to work evenings and weekendsIf this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your career within physical therapy, apply now and let us know why you would be a great addition to our team.
