Rehabilitation Assistant CP - SJHC Rehabilitative Care

Unity-Health-Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Centre is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant CP to join the Health Disciplines Resource Team.

The OTA/PTA will carry out therapeutic interventions for inpatients across Medicine and Surgical programs, reporting to the Manager, Collaborative Practice and Education. This permanent part-time position requires effective communication, critical thinking, and teamwork, with weekday and weekend coverage across diverse inpatient units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited combined OTA/PTA program.
• Current BLS certification (or willingness to complete within probationary period).
• 1 year experience in acute care required.

Responsibilities

• Implement therapeutic programs for patients as assigned by therapists.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to provide comprehensive care.
• Educate and support staff, students and professional community.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Time management

Education

OTA/PTA program

BLS certification

Job description

Rehabilitation Assistant CP - SJHC Rehabilitative Care(Job Id 17756)

Job title: Rehabilitation Assistant CP - SJHC Rehabilitative Care

Job ID: 17756

Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Joseph's HealthCentre

Work type: Part-Time Temporary

Date posted: October 30, 2026

Salary range: 34.51-37.82

Shift/ hours of work:

Description

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our St. Joseph’s Health Centre team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) on our Health Disciplines Resource Team!

Seeking an OTA/PTA with excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills who is comfortable working in a variety of acute inpatient units. This position will be primarily responsible for carrying out treatment to inpatients, as assigned by either the Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist throughout the Medicine and Surgical programs. Reporting to the Manager, Collaborative Practice and Education, this permanent part-time role will provide weekday and weekend clinical coverage in diverse inpatient care areas across the health centre.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary role of the OTA/PTA is to implement therapeutic programs for patients as assigned and/or supervised by the Occupational Therapist and/or the Physical Therapist. This includes the management of patient-related equipment and therapeutic tools.
• Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff, students and members of the academic and professional community
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
• Is committed to, and participates in, ongoing quality improvement in the organization
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited combined OTA/PTA program;
• Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period);
• 1 year experience working in acute care required;
• Experience with critical care units preferred;
• Ability to carry out directions of therapists and modify interventions quickly in accordance to changes in patient status as required;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills;
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care;
• Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional network, representation on relevant committees).

Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.