Occupational Therapist Assistant - Physiotherapy Assistant - D5 Physiotherapy - Temporary Full-Time 2026-19199

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is seeking an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) to participate in delivering patient care under the supervision of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. The role involves executing exercise programs, gait training, ADL training, and assisting with transfers and mobility in an acute care setting.

Ideal candidates hold an OTA/PTA diploma with at least two years of acute care experience, including trauma or post-surgical cases.

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized college for completion of the Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant program.
• Minimum 2-year experience in acute care setting, preferably with trauma populations.
• Experience with post-surgical clients preferred.
• Experience with acquired brain injury and managing high risk behaviours preferred.
• Able to deal effectively with clients with challenging or conflicting situations.
• Proven ability to supervise OTA/PTA students as assigned.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and ability to collaborate with interprofessional team.
• Ability to work in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of equipment functioning and ability to inspect equipment and treatment spaces for safety.
• Must be organized and able to complete tasks within allocated time frames.
• Excellent oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete exercise programs with patients and assist with gait training as assigned by the physiotherapist.
• Carry out ADL training with patients to facilitate independence as assigned by the occupational therapist.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to the program.
• Participate in continuous education opportunities to maintain current knowledge and apply best practices.
• Assist with patient lifting, transferring and transporting as required.
• Maintain timely charting and workload measurement.
• Monitor and report changes in health status or patient progress to the therapist.
• Directly supervise OTA/PTA students as assigned.

Skills

Acute care experience

Post-surgical experience

Trauma populations experience

Brain injury management

Interprofessional teamwork

Safety awareness

Strong communication

Work with challenging situations

Organization

Education

OTA/PTA diploma

Job description

D5 has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) to participate in delivering care for patients assigned by the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. The OTA/PTA will be responsible for

• Complete exercise programs with patients and assist with gait training as assigned by the physiotherapist


• Carry out ADL training with patients to facilitate independence as assigned by the occupational therapist


• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to the program


• Participate in continuous education opportunities to maintain a current and accurate knowledge base and applies best practices to the clinical environment.


• Assist with patient lifting, transferring and transporting as required.


• Adhere to all assigned responsibilities.


• Prepare patients for treatment.


• Assist the therapist in related duties.


• Monitor and report any change in health status, performance or progress, or adverse reaction to the assignment and keeps the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist fully informed of patient status.


• Maintain timely charting and workload measurement.


• Monitor and maintain equipment


• Other duties as assigned, including general equipment monitoring and departmental duties


• Directly supervise OTA/PTA students as assigned

Qualifications/Skills

• Diploma from a recognized college for completion of the Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant program


• Minimum 2-year experience in acute care setting, preferably with trauma populations preferred


• Experience with post-surgical clients preferred


• Experience with acquired brain injury and managing high risk behaviours preferred


• Able to deal effectively with clients with challenging or conflicting situations


• Proven ability to be responsible for carrying out assigned tasks with minimal supervision


• Demonstrated understanding of rehabilitation principles and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within an interprofessional team


• Demonstrated ability to work in a safe manner


• Knowledge of equipment functioning and experience inspecting equipment and treatment spaces for safety


• Must be organized and able to complete tasks within the allocated time frames


• Excellent oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills required