OccupationalPhysiotherapy Assistant
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Posting#: REF9831T
Union : CUPE
Number of Vacancies:1
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Department: Inpatient Geriatrics MSK and Multisystem Rehab
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Hours: 1.0 FTE
Wage range: $33.92 - $34.42 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Status: Temporary Full-Time 1 year
Shifts: Days and Weekends
Posted Date: March 26 2026
Closing Date: April 2 2026
The OTA/PTA is an integral member of the Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. As a member of the Inpatient Geriatrics MSK and Multisystem Rehab team the OTA/PTA:
- Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist supervises or assists with individual patient treatment programs
- Assists in or conducts group activity/exercise programs
- Assists client to practice with assistive or adaptive equipment
- Instructs and demonstrates the safe use of therapeutic equipment
- Assists in the implementation of new occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy programs and research projects
- Monitors and reports changes in health status to the supervising OT or PT
- Participates in professional program and hospital-wide initiatives
- Sets up and cleans-up patient treatment areas
- Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies inventory
- Must be adaptable with the ability to cross cover between units based on operational needs
Qualifications :
- Successful completion of combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College
- Knowledge of equipment e.g. wheelchair supplies and seating equipment etc.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada and non-violent crisis intervention training
- Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to patient care and the roles of Occupational and Physical Therapy
- Experience in neurological rehabilitation preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Effective team member
- Good attendance is essential
Additional Information :
Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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