Physio/Occupational Therapy Assistant, Full Time, Transitions Home Program, RTC

Providence Care; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kingston is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver community-based care. You will work under the supervision of qualified clinicians, providing support to clients in their homes and community settings. The ideal candidate will have a dual certification and experience in therapeutic settings. This role offers competitive salaries and excellent full-time benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in OT and PT settings preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with complex medical and palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows assigned treatment plan for patients/clients independently.
• Collaborates with clinicians on activities according to treatment plans.
• Provides exercise programs as directed by supervising clinician.

Skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Dual Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant certificate

Job description

Overview

Job Code: 19386

Status: Full Time

Location: Providence Care Hospital

Union: OPSEU 4104 Service Clerical

Wage: $31.41 - $32.39

Posting Period: September 18, 2025 - September 27, 2025

Position Summary

The Physiotherapy Assistant/ Occupational Therapy Assistant will engage in community work that involves commuting across the Southeastern Ontario region. The Transitions Home Program goal is to achieve timely access to care and clients’ functional outcomes following discharge from PCH/PTCC. Therapeutic interventions will be carried out in the client’s home and community settings.

Under the general direction of the Program Manager, the Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant (PTA/OTA) is responsible and accountable to provide person-centered care for assigned patients/clients under the direction and supervision of the regulated health professional (supervising clinician) and performs associated functions to support service delivery.

As a member of a team, the PTA/OTA participates in profession-specific and interprofessional activities that are directed towards a person-centered environment and contribute to operational efficiency and professional and program development.

Within this role, the PTA/OTA will work autonomously in a variety of settings providing services to patients/clients and families by following the treatment plan developed and assigned by the supervising clinician. Thorough knowledge of scope of practice and of the role and standards of practice of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists is critical in this role.

Qualifications

• Dual Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant certificate from a recognized Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum six months of experience in each of OT and PT settings, preferred
• Previous experience with target populations such as Complex Medical Care, Palliative Care, Seniors Rehabilitation and/or Rehabilitation, Seniors Mental Health, Adult Mental Health, Forensic Mental Health, preferred

Position Responsibilities

• Follows assigned treatment plan independently for patients/clients (individual or group), including the use of skilled techniques as deemed appropriate by the supervising clinician
• Collaborates with the clinician on individual or group activities within the pre-determined guidelines of the assigned treatment plan
• Discusses and clarifies patient/client needs and brings forward suggestions in day-to-day problem-solving
• Fits and instructs safe use of assistive devices and walking aids, as per supervising clinician assists in fitting adaptations or aids and fabricates treatment aids or adaptations for equipment as required
• Provides exercise programs to assigned patients/clients as per the direction of the supervising clinician
• Regularly monitors and reports patients’/clients’ responses to treatment and to supervising clinician; suggests changes/adaptations to the treatment plan

Why Work At Providence Care Hospital

• Specialized sub-acute Care in rehabilitation, mental health services, complex medical management and palliative care
• A hospital striving for excellence in care, education and research
• Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
• Competitive salaries with excellent full-time benefits
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• State of the Art Building with on-site parking
• On-site café and cafeteria with a variety of food options
• Corporate and unit/service specific orientation for new hires
• Focus on Healthy Workplace& Culture of Quality
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
• Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
• Located on the shores of Lake Ontario surrounded by park land and walking trails