Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA / PTA) – Peterborough

CBI Home Health; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health care provider in Ontario is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant to deliver person-centered therapy services in home settings. This role offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support patients' goals. Ideal candidates will have a diploma as an OTA/PTA, strong communication skills, and a commitment to holistic care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Flexible caseloads & schedule

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma as an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.
• General knowledge of mobility aids and assistive equipment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered occupational therapy assistant services in home settings.
• Collaborate to meet patients’ goals using holistic care approaches.
• Support families and patients to live independently at home.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of mobility aids

Commitment to person-centered care

Education

Post-secondary diploma as OTA/PTA

Job description

Overview

Are you an Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) who wants to make a real difference? You’ll be part of a close, supportive team delivering person-centered care in the neighborhoods where our patients live. We focus on caring for the whole person, not just their health. With our neighborhood care model, you’ll spend less time traveling and more time really getting to know your patients and their families. You’ll enjoy flexibility and independence in your daily work, while still being an important part of a team that’s making a real difference. This is an exciting chance to be part of a new and innovative care model with competitive wages and the reward of knowing the care you give truly changes lives.

As an OTA/PTA at CBI Home Health, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team that uses an integrated and collaborative approach to service delivery. CBI Home Health has demonstrated that in-home care can be diverse and individualized with evidence of improved outcomes and satisfaction for personnel, patients and families. The organization has strengthened the traditional in-home service delivery model by focusing on a holistic approach to care. You will work together with the team to effectively meet the patient’s goals.

This role requires a driver’s license and a reliable vehicle to travel to clients’ homes.

What We Offer. We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and our knowledgeable interdisciplinary teams who make it all possible. Our training, coaching and mentoring programs provide opportunities for continued learning and ongoing support. You will have the freedom to define your own career path, create your schedule and make decisions that are best for you.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered occupational therapy assistant and physiotherapy assistant services in home settings as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate to meet patients’ goals using holistic, integrated care approaches.
• Support families and patients to live independently at home where possible.
• Apply knowledge of mobility aids and assistive equipment to support client needs.
• Maintain commitments to safety, quality, and ethical care.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma as an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA).
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and reliable vehicle required.
• General knowledge of mobility aids and assistive equipment.
• Commitment to person- and family-centered care.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and independently.
• Appreciation for the therapist role in helping clients remain at home when that is important to them.

Total Rewards and Additional Information

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits plan for you and your family
• Flexible caseloads & schedule to support work-life balance
• Mobile technology and training provided
• Onboarding, peer support, mentorship and ongoing professional development
• Autonomy to explore and progress toward career goals, including opportunities to move into management
• Opportunities to expand clinical practice and participate in research and program development
• Opportunities to grow your career within CBI Health’s national network

As one of the largest integrated community health care networks in Canada, we’re proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Platinum Member and Canada’s 10 Most Admired Company Cultures. We’re committed to supporting our teams because we know that when we invest in you, you thrive, and when you thrive, so do our clients and the communities in which we all live.

To learn more about CBI, please visit www.cbihomehealth.ca

CBI Home Health is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients. We are committed to fostering a positive experience for Indigenous applicants and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, accommodation requests will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests. #HHEAST