OTA/PTA

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London invites applications for a Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Allied Health role in a Parkwood Institute setting in London, ON.

This position is part-time with a job-share arrangement, requiring interprofessional collaboration to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation to patients post-stroke and with neurological conditions. The role emphasizes teamwork, hands-on rehabilitation, and adherence to safety standards, with weekend shifts included in the schedule.

Qualifications

• Current Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant diploma or dual OTA/PTA diploma with placement in each discipline
• Knowledge of OHSA safety culture in health care
• Stroke and neurological conditions knowledge and consequences
• Anatomy, physiology and disabilities understanding and impact on tasks
• Experience with rehabilitation programs including functional skills and mobility retraining and assistive devices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication with patients, caregivers and care team
• Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team
• Able to meet physical demands including lifts, transfers and ADL tasks
• Able to use computer systems (Outlook, Word)
• Keen observation skills and self-directed work style

Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation to patients who have had a stroke or other neurological conditions
• Collaborate within an interprofessional rehabilitation team
• Support ADL/IADL training, mobility, and assistive device fabrication as needed
• Participate in a weekend rotation and scheduling changes

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility/physical stamina

Education

OTA/PTA diploma

Dual OTA/PTA diploma with placement

Tools

Workload measurement

Outlook

Word

Job description

Oct 20, 2026

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Allied Health
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Job Share
Salary Range: $31.40 - $32.10 /hour

A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a collaborative interprofessional environment delivering rehabilitation to patients who have experienced a stroke and other neurological conditions in a specialized rehabilitation setting under the supervision of regulated health practitioners. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who wants to be on a team of Rehabilitation Practitioners who are considered leaders in the delivery of stroke and neurological rehabilitation care. Being a part of the Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation team means you will actively participate in improving the outcomes of the patients we serve and to the health care system as a whole. It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer. Hours of work will include being part of a weekend rotation.

Essential Qualifications

• Current Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant diploma or dual OTA/PTA diploma from a recognized program that includes a placement component in each discipline
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrated knowledge of stroke and neurological conditions with an understanding of its consequences
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physical and cognitive disabilities and their potential impact on task performance
• Experience with the implementation of occupational therapy and physiotherapy programs such as functional skills and mobility retraining, assisting with range of motion and strengthening programs, other exercise programs for neurologically impaired patients, assisting with the fabrication of assistive devices, implementing and monitoring ADL and IADL programs, provision of positioning aids, and wheelchair and seating components
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, caregivers , and other members of the care team
• Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position (e.g. lifts and transfers, ADL tasks for showering and bathing, able to assist therapist in physical treatment techniques)
• Able to utilize computer systems (e.g. Workload measurement, Outlook, Word)
• Keen observation skills
• Able to work independently and be self-directed

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Clinical experience and knowledge of the treatment of adult patients who have sustained a stroke or other neurological condition

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated.
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