Occupational/Physiotherapy Assistant

Company 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 includes Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Job Summary The OTA/PTA is an integral member of the Allied Health team, supporting high‑quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient programs on weekends.

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, supervies or assists with individual patient treatment programs

Assists in or conducts group activity/exercise and education programs

Assists clients to practice with mobility aids and/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

Collaborates with members of the inter‑professional team and provides cross‑coverage for other OTA/PTA members as needed

Participates in professional, program, and hospital‑wide initiatives (e.g., rounds, meetings, program development)

Prepares and maintains patient treatment areas to ensure a clean, organized, and safe environment

Assists with maintaining equipment and supplies inventory

Maintains handouts/documents needed for assessment, treatment and education

Demonstrates the ability to work across inpatient geriatrics, MSK, and complex multi‑systems rehabilitation, with involvement in associated outpatient programs

Must be able to work weekends across 2 inpatient units

Qualifications

Successful completion of combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College

Knowledge of equipment such as wheelchair supplies and seating equipment

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

Experience or willingness to cross‑cover across programs, including

Geriatric and musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation

Multi‑systems rehabilitation (e.g., complex medical, oncology, transplant, etc.)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated computer skills

Works effectively within an inter‑professional team

Good attendance is essential

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance, on‑site gyms, etc.)

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.

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