Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Halton Hills; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare is seeking a dynamic OTA/PTA to join our inpatient interprofessional team at the Georgetown site. In this temporary part-time role, you will support patients in their care journey on inpatient units, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have a combined OT/PTA certificate, at least two years in acute care, strong patient-centred care skills across medical, surgical, neurological and geriatric caseloads, and the ability to work flexibly within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of combined OT/PTA Certificate course from an accredited college.
• At least two years of experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated excellent patient care skills with medical, surgical, neurological and geriatric caseload
• GPA an asset
• Willing to support student learners
• Shows initiative, flexibility and enjoys working with an interprofessional team
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of a moderately heavy job
• Satisfactory attendance and employment record

Responsibilities

• Support inpatient interprofessional team in patient care journeys.
• Collaborate with patients on their care plans in inpatient units.
• Contribute to a culture of exemplary patient care and teamwork.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Combined OT/PTA Certificate

2+ years acute care experience

GPA asset

Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

• Contract
• FTE: Must provide availability of a 0.40 FTE
• Union Status: CUPE 145
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri - 7.5 hour day shifts
• Employment Status: Temporary Part-time
• Department: GH Physiotherapy
• Length of temporary contract: Approx. 8 months
• Site Location: Georgetown

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

We are seeking a dynamic OTA/PTA to join our inpatient interprofessional team. In this role, you will work closely with patients that have been assigned to our inpatient units supporting them in their care journey.

Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession; patient/customer focused; team players; effective communicators; caring and respectful and are fiscally responsible.

• Graduate of combined OT/PTA Certificate course from an accredited college
• At least two years of experience in an acute care setting
• Demonstrated excellent patient care skills with medical, surgical, neurological and geriatric caseload
• GPA an asset
• Willing to support student learners
• Shows initiative, flexibility and enjoys working with an interprofessional team
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of a moderately heavy job
• Satisfactory attendance and employment record

The ideal candidate is strong in patient-centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Hours: Monday to Sunday; (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $34.210 to $37.040 per hour

Date Posted: October 6, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare's Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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