Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant - MSK/STAR (A4) Rehab Program - Regular Part-Time - 2026-18914

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto is hiring an Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant. You will prepare and lead therapeutic activities for patients under guidance from therapists, participate in interprofessional teams, and supervise students.

You will also handle documentation, inventory, and equipment maintenance within aSafe rehabilitation setting. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional judgment, and strong communication skills, with experience in

Qualifications

• Diploma from a recognized college for OTA/PTA program or bridging program completion.
• Excellent oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of rehabilitation principles and interprofessional teamwork.
• Professional judgment and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to perform delegated tasks with minimal supervision.
• Preferably prior experience in a rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize and conduct individual and group therapeutic activities under supervision.
• Attend interprofessional care team meetings and related councils.
• Supervise OTA/PTA students as assigned.
• Complete clinical documentation and daily workload measurement.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and forms.
• Provide preventive maintenance to rehabilitation equipment.
• Ensure equipment and treatment areas remain safe and functional.
• Work safely and report safety issues, attending required trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Professional judgment

Supervision experience

Rehabilitation knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

OTA/PTA diploma

Bridging program completion

Job description

Summary of Duties

• Prepare, organize and conduct individual and group therapeutic activities with assigned patients under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Participate regularly in interprofessional care team, business and professional council meetings.
• Directly supervise OTA/PTA students as assigned.
• Complete clinical documentation and daily workload measurement.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of therapeutic supplies, assessment and resource forms, and kitchen supplies.
• Provide preventive maintenance to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy equipment.
• Ensure the on-going integrity and function of therapeutic equipment and treatment areas.
• Conduct work in a safe manner; prevention, identification and reporting of safety issues and problems; taking corrective action, where possible; attendance at safety meetings / training / updates in accordance with the Hospital’s standards.

Qualifications/Skills

• Diploma from a recognized college for completion of the Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant program or Diploma from a recognized Occupational Therapist Assistant or a Physiotherapist Assistant program and completion of the corresponding bridging program is required.
• Excellent oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills required.
• Demonstrated understanding of rehabilitation principles and ability to communicate and work successfully in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and interpersonal skills in dealing with the patients their families, other health care team members and the community are equally essential skills.
• Proven ability to be responsible for carrying out delegated tasks with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience, preferably in a rehabilitation setting, is preferred.