OTA/PTA -M Surgical - Physio

Trillium Health Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Mississauga is seeking a dual trained Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant to join their interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will provide patient-centred clinical care under supervision and demonstrate reliable teamwork and communication skills. Key qualifications include certificates in OTA and PTA programs, recent acute care experience, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. This part-time role focuses on improving the well-being of patients through effective treatment interventions and support.

Qualifications

• Certificate from both an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant Program.
• Current knowledge of OTA/PTA practice guidelines is required.
• Recent acute care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient and family education and support.
• Participates in program planning and continuous quality improvement.
• Communicates with physician and the healthcare team regarding patients' needs.

Skills

Client-centred care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Certificate from Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Certificate from Physiotherapy Assistant Program

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support

Tools

MEDITECH

SCM

Chart Maxx

Job description

Hours of Work/Shift:1 in 3 weekends (Saturdays/Sundays); lieu days during week (Mon-Fri) as needed

As an active member of an interdisciplinary team, the dual trained Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) provides client-centred clinical care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist and performs associated functions to support the delivery of the service.

Key Qualifications:

• Certificate from both an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and Physiotherapy Assistant Program
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support preferred
• Evidence of continuing education is required
• Current knowledge of OTA/PTA practice guidelines is required
• Recent acute care experience is required
• Experience using MEDITECH, SCM, Chart Maxx,
• Experience in working with a patient care team
• Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional able to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet the physical demand of the position is required, performing substantial walking, standing, lifting, twisting and bending as required for patient care and other responsibilities
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change are essential

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Provides goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient and family education and support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned
• Provides timely and astute information to relevant team members about patient’s performance (progress and status)
• Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation
• Acts as a coach and/or mentor and supervises activities of OTA/PTA students, volunteers and co-op students as assigned
• Maintains clinical and statistical records and confers with other health care professionals
• Communicates with physician and the Interprofessional healthcare team regarding patients' problems, needs and progress
• Builds effective working relationships with a dynamic, professional team
• Provide clinical teaching, mentoring and/or supervision for OTA-PTA students. Engage with inter-professional education experiences with students of all health disciplines.

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 5879
• Job Category Allied Health Clinical
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 12:00 PM
• Apply Before 12/30/2025, 04:55 AM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 100 Queensway West, Mississauga, ON, L5B 1B8, CA