Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

On-site gym and discounts

Job summary

University Health Network (UHN) seeks an OTA/PTA to join the Inpatient Geriatrics, MSK, and Multisystem Rehab team at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Centre. You will support OT/PT sessions, assist with devices, and help maintain equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This permanent part-time position requires weekend availability and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Prior MSK and geriatric experience is preferred; strong communication and computer skills are

Qualifications

• Combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College.
• Knowledge of equipment including wheelchair supplies and seating equipment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada.
• Understanding rehabilitation approaches and roles of OT and PT.
• Experience in MSK care and with geriatric patients is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Team player with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assist with patient treatment programs.
• Assist in group activity and exercise programs.
• Help patients practice with assistive or adaptive equipment.
• Instruct safe use of therapeutic equipment.
• Assist with implementing new OT/PT programs and research projects.
• Monitor and report changes in health status to OT/PT supervisor.
• Set up and clean treatment areas; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Cross-cover between units as needed; work weekends on a rotation.

Job description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Posting #:REF13327F
Union: CUPE
Number of vacancies:1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute,University Centre
Department:Geriatrics, MSK, and Multi-System Rehab
Reports to: Allied Health and Outpatient Manager
Salary:$33.92 – $34.42 per hour
Hours: Required availability every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday), remaining shifts scheduled on weekdays= 9 shifts per month total
Status:Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Job Summary

The OTA/PTAis an integral member of the Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided.As a member of the Inpatient Geriatrics, MSK, and Multisystem Rehab team, theOTA/PTA:

Duties

• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, supervises or assists with individual patient treatment programs
• Assists in or conducts group activity/exercise programs
• Assists client to practice with assistive or adaptive equipment
• Instructs and demonstrates the safe use of therapeutic equipment
• Assists in the implementation of new occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy programs and research projects
• Monitors and reports changes in health status to the supervising OT or PT
• Participates in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives
• Sets up and cleans-up patient treatment areas
• Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies inventory
• Must be adaptable with the ability to cross cover between units based on operational needs
• Position requires availability for every other weekend rotation and the ability to function independently while contributing positively to a collaborative healthcare team

• Successful completion of combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College
• Knowledge of equipment, e.g., wheelchair supplies and seating equipment, etc.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada
• Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to patient care and the roles of Occupational and Physical Therapy
• Previous experience in MSK care and with geriatric patients is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Effective team member
• Good attendance is essential

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.