Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT/ PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT (DUAL-TRAINED)

$30.89 - $34.09 per hour
Part-time

Baycrest

Baycrest Hospital

 

has an exciting opportunity for a

 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT/

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT (DUAL-TRAINED)

 

Interprofessional Practice

 

 

Posting Number: 9963

Position Type: On Call – Casual

Bi-Weekly Hours: Varies, 7.5 hrs/shift

Union: SEIU Service PT

Hourly Pay Rate: $30.89 - $34.09

Date Posted: May 29, 2026

Internal Closing Date: June 9, 2026

 

 

About Us

 

 

At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.

Job Summary:

 

The Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA), working in Health Disciplines, provides clinical care to various hospital clients, both inpatient and outpatient.  This role will provide treatment services primarily to the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation High-Tolerance unit, Slow Stream Rehabilitation, Complex Continuing Care areas, Behavioral Neurology and Ambulatory Services -Day Treatment Centre/ICCT. The OTA/PTA will work as an integral part of an inter-professional team to help patients attain maximum physical and functional goals to support return to living in the community as independently as possible. Reporting directly to the Manager & Interprofessional Practice Chief- Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation, the OTA/PTA will receive assignments from and are supervised by individual Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

  • Carries out Ambulation & Transfer training, Activities of Daily Living (‘ADL’) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (‘IADL’) for clients
  • Carries out Upper Extremity program/Lower Extremity program, Range of Motion / stretching program, mobility training, transfer training, cognitive training, functional treatment, exercise classes, group treatment and educational treatment for clients and/or caregivers
  • Provides indirect care like sewing modification, adaptive clothing, positioning devices, environmental modification (e.g. rearranging furniture), wheelchair/walker modification, inventory check/maintaining equipment
  • Assists clients in purchasing equipment
  • Participates in supervision of OTA/PTA students and volunteers  

 

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

  

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) diploma from an accredited College program; or Physiotherapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist Assistant program with the corresponding bridging program
  • Recent and related experience, preferably in a dual role (within the last six (6) months) or a 30-hour refresher course completed no later than December 31, 2015
  • Recent related rehabilitation experience with older adult populations with various conditions (orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, mental health, etc.)  preferred
  • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy areas of practice including activities of daily of living, assistive devices, home safety and energy conservation, transfers and ambulation
  • Knowledge of and skill in providing a range of interventions geared to improving and maintaining function through the use of groups or one-on-one basis
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Basic computer skills – Meditech, MDS, SERS, Microsoft Word and Excel, NRS/FIM preferred

Required Skills

Required Experience
Vacancy posted 22 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT/ PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT (DUAL-TRAINED) in Toronto, ON vacancy
  •  ...s journey is unique, and your role is critical in helping them regain function, mobility, and independence. As an Occupational Therapy Assistant / Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, you’ll work with patients who are recovering, adapting, or managing... 
    Suggested
    Remplacement
    Contract work
    Casual work

    Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Sinai Health

    Toronto, ON
    2 days ago
  • $20.6 per hour

     ...opportunity for a   CLINCIAL EXTERN – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/PHYSIOTHERAPIST...  ...Interprofessional Practice Chief - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation and supported...  ...include but are not limited to:   Assist with patient mobility, positioning,... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Shift work
    Weekend work
    Afternoon shift

    Baycrest

    Toronto, ON
    a month ago
  • $27.56 - $34.45 per hour

     ...quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and...  ...Altum Health is currently seeking a PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT to join our Toronto  team! As an...  ...Health’s clinical team, the Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant is responsible for... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Remplacement
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Internship
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Altum Health

    Toronto, ON
    18 days ago
  • $24.22k per year

     ...seeking a Clinical Extern to join the Occupational Therapy (OT) team. To be eligible for this position...  ..., catheters, portable oxygen, etc.) Assist with, or perform independently when...  ...and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very... 
    Suggested
    Remplacement
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Internship
    Shift work
    Weekend work
    Afternoon shift

    Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Sinai Health

    Toronto, ON
    a month ago
  • $140k - $190k per year

     ...priority area: •    Defence and dual-use technologies The nominee’s research...  ...The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date...  ...time taken. Professional leaves (e.g., training, sabbatical, administrative) are not... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Internship
    Relocation

    University of Toronto

    Toronto, ON
    2 days ago
  • $40.36 - $56.3 per hour

     ...has an exciting opportunity for a   OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST   Interprofessional Practice...  .... This role will provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment services to the...  ...Chief for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation, the occupational... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Shift work

    Baycrest

    Toronto, ON
    3 days ago
  • $42.28 - $44.85 per hour

     ...Position: Contract Assistant Professor Department: Radiation Therapy  Status: Temporary Full-Time (11 months) Site: The Michener Institute Salary: $42.28 - $44.85 per hour (To commensurate with experience) Hours: 35 hours per week Vacancies: 1 (Replacement... 
    Hourly pay
    Remplacement
    Full time
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Michener Institute

    Toronto, ON
    18 days ago
  • $48.67 - $51.63 per hour

     ...Associate Professor Department: Radiation Therapy Status: Temporary Full-Time (11...  ...providing student advisement and remedial assistance Must be willing to teach in all subject...  ...Willingness to complete internal training programs as required Participates in scholarship... 
    Hourly pay
    Remplacement
    Full time
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Michener Institute

    Toronto, ON
    18 days ago
  • $85 - $105 per hour

     ...Job Type: On-Going Part-time, Occupational Therapist (OT) Rate: $85-$105/hr After...  ...after school and on weekends Side by Side Therapy is currently looking for skilled...  ...Speech-Language Pathology Social Skills Training For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder... 
    Weekly pay
    Ongoing contract
    Contract work
    Part time
    For contractors
    Work from home
    Flexible hours
    Weekend work

    Side by Side ABA Therapy

    Toronto, ON
    5 days ago
  • At Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Occupational Therapists do more than assist with recovery, they empower patients...  ...ability to think on your feet and modify therapy approaches based on patient...  ...and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the... 
    Long term contract
    Remplacement
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office

    Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Sinai Health

    Toronto, ON
    2 days ago
  • $105.24k - $146.19k per year

     ...an experienced and innovative Supervisor Training & Compliance to join the Project Management...  ...applying skills/training. ~Motivate and train assigned staff, ensuring effective...  ...competing priorities. #Knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Accessibility... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Internship
    Work at office
    Monday to friday
    Shift work

    City of Toronto

    Toronto, ON
    6 days ago
  •  ...work.  Who You Are & What You'll Do   Join our team as an Occupational Therapist. You’ll work alongside our multi-disciplinary team and...  ...Accident (MVA). You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions to help clients achieve optimal functional... 

    BeWell Health Centres

    Toronto, ON
    more than 2 months ago
  • $74.05k per year

     ...Job title: Manager in Training (MIT-internal only) Terms of employment: Salary...  ...feedback, coaching, and set expectations Assist in management of health and safety initiatives...  ...and communication skills  Able to train, coach, and provide documentation as needed... 
    Long term contract
    Full time
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Internship
    Seasonal work

    Internal Job Board

    Toronto, ON
    9 days ago
  •  ...which is responsible for the development and delivery of staff training and creation of information and knowledge resources that will help...  ...to the KIM style guide Provide support to KIM users and assist in identifying knowledge needs and information gaps Develop a... 
    Permanent employment
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Legal Aid Ontario

    Toronto, ON
    6 days ago
  • $69k - $129k per year

     ...based on analysis of issues and implications for the business. Assists in the development of strategic plans. Builds the business...  ...processes for adherence to national standards. Provides technical training and support to branch employees to maintain operational and... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Part time
    Toronto, ON
    8 days ago
  •  ...Toronto to build, evaluate, and improve AI-generated code — helping train AI systems to think like real developers. You'll write...  ...outputs, and provide the expert-level feedback that makes AI coding assistants smarter, safer, and more reliable. This is hands-on engineering... 
    Hourly pay
    Ongoing contract
    Contract work
    Freelance
    Manual labor
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Alignerr

    Toronto, ON
    6 days ago
  •  ...This is a project-based opportunity on an AI training platform — not a job. No fixed hours, no commitment beyond what fits your schedule....  ...and the camera captures exactly what you see. These videos help train AI systems and robots to understand how people interact with objects... 
    Hourly pay
    Freelance

    Toloka Annotators

    Toronto, ON
    15 days ago
  • $57k - $102k per year

     ...Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching Summary Deloitte is seeking a Change Process Training Consultant to join our team on 1 year fixed term engagement. In this role, you will support enterprise transformation initiatives by... 
    Temporary work
    Fixed term contract
    Flexible hours

    Deloitte

    Toronto, ON
    12 hours ago
  • $176k - $242k per year

     ...growing Legal Operations team as Sr. Training & Knowledge Management Manager . In this...  ...information is structured to effectively train, govern, and power internal AI models and...  ...learning, or other automated processes to assist in our recruitment and hiring process. In... 
    Local area
    Worldwide

    Okta

    Toronto, ON
    9 days ago
  • $80 - $120 per hour

     ...investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Training / onboarding / L&D Evaluator Type: Contract Compensation: $80–$120/hour Location: Remote Role... 
    Remote job
    Contract work
    Summer work
    Work at office

    Mercor

    Toronto, ON
    2 days ago
  •  ...Occupational Therapist – MVA & WSIB Program Lead Foundation Health is expanding rapidly and...  ...Vehicle Accident (MVA) and WSIB Occupational Therapy program within our multidisciplinary...  ...pathways, and documentation templates Train clinic teams on MVA and WSIB workflows... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Part time
    Flexible hours

    Foundation Health Canada

    Toronto, ON
    20 days ago
  •  ...higher in Computer Science or a related field preferred Nice to Have Experience with data annotation, model evaluation, or AI training workflows Familiarity with full-stack TypeScript patterns and performance optimization Background in code review, technical... 
    Hourly pay
    Ongoing contract
    Contract work
    Freelance
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Alignerr

    Toronto, ON
    6 days ago
  • $148.6k - $176.6k per year

     ...Ready for a career glow-up? As Director, Retail Talent & Training, you’ll lead the strategy that builds the skills, confidence, and...  ...Support. Tap into volunteer and donation matching, Employee Assistance Program, and free mental health resources with 24/7 access to Dialogue... 
    Long term contract
    Full time
    Contract work
    Internship

    Sephora

    Toronto, ON
    1 day ago
  • $45 per hour

     ...client, a leading financial institution, is seeking an Intermediate Training and Engagement Consultant to join their team for 6 months of...  ...Toronto. Job responsibilities: Event Coordination & Engagement Assist in planning, organizing, and executing training events,... 
    Contract work
    Summer work
    Work at office
    Toronto, ON
    more than 2 months ago
  •  ...learning code Who You Are Deeply fluent in machine learning — you know your way around model development, data preprocessing, training pipelines, and deployment Hands-on experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn Strong written communicator... 
    Hourly pay
    Ongoing contract
    Contract work
    Freelance
    Remote work
    Worldwide
    Flexible hours

    Alignerr

    Toronto, ON
    6 days ago
  • $53 per hour

    Our client, a top banking client in Canada is looking to hire a Training Advisor for their team with a contract for 6 months with potential extension. This role is Hybrid (1-2 days a week and may be up to 4 days a week once a quarter) in Toronto office. The IT Service Management... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    2 days per week
    1 day per week
    Toronto, ON
    more than 2 months ago
  • $50 per hour

    Our client, a top banking client in Canada is looking to hire a Training Consultant - Commercial Banking role for their team with a contract of 6 months which is renewable. This role 1-2 days a week in the office for their Toronto office. Key Responsibilities: Design and... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    2 days per week
    1 day per week
    Toronto, ON
    26 days ago
  •  ...magical and hardest places you will ever work. We provide 12 days of training covering behaviour management, counselling skills, CPI, mental...  ...and special events (theme days). # Under the guidance of the Assistant Director, Programming, plan and execute the Leaders-In-Training... 
    Contract work
    Summer work
    Night shift
    Afternoon shift

    Child Development Institute

    Toronto, ON
    26 days ago
  • $56.73k per year

     ...our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP...  ...manager, the incumbent provides dental assistant and administrative services to the undergraduate...  ...training and ensuring compliance to occupational safety precautions Following rules... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    University of Toronto

    Toronto, ON
    3 days ago
  • $60.24k per year

     ...music program for professional musical training, creation, performance, education, and research...  ...and Performance Spaces, the Technical Assistant is responsible for providing detailed...  ...Paying close attention to occupational safety precautions Providing orientation... 
    Full time
    Internship
    Work at office
    Worldwide

    University of Toronto

    Toronto, ON
    20 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT/ PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT (DUAL-TRAINED). Be the first to apply!