Occupational & Physical Therapist Assistant

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Melfort; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver's license

Laser certification

Job summary

Saskatchewan Health Authority at Parkland Place in Melfort invites an Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) to join the Physiotherapy department. The role supports treatment programs and applies therapeutic modalities under the supervision of a Registered Therapist to restore, maintain, and enhance functional independence and life quality for clients.

The posted position is full-time, temporary, with a 14-shift cycle across 3 weeks and a schedule of day shifts.

Qualifications

• OTA/PTA diploma required.
• Interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic - Computer skills

Communication skills

Work independently

Education

OTA/PTA diploma

Job description

Position #: 089508

Expected Start Date: October 26, 2026

Union: SGEU

Facility: Parkland Place

City/Town: Melfort

Department: Physiotherapy

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: March 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

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

Travel Required: No

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

• Interpersonal skills
• Basic - Computer skills
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently

Other Information

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