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Union : CUPE
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement : Replacement
Site :Toronto Rehab - Lyndhurst Centre
Department: Spinal Cord Rehab Program
Reports to: Allied HealthManager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Wage range: $33.92 - $34.42 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: July 23, 2026

Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, supervise or assist with individual patient treatment programs

Assist in or conduct group activity/exercise programs

Assist client to practice with assistive or adaptive equipment

Instruct and demonstrate the secure use of therapeutic equipment





Assist in the implementation of new occupational therapy and/or physiotherapy programs and research projects

Monitor and report changes in health status to the supervising OT or PT

Participate in professional, program and hospital-wide initiatives

Set up and clean-up of patient treatment areas

Assist with maintaining equipment and supplies inventory

Prepare and configure wheelchairs based on team recommendations to ensure proper fit and function for patients

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

Knowledge of equipment, e.g., wheelchairs, seating, exercise equipment, etc

Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada

Non-violent crisis intervention training

Knowledge of the rehabilitation approach to patient care and the roles of Occupational and Physical Therapy

Experience in neurological rehabilitation preferred

Knowledge of wheelchairs and seating components required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated computer skills

Effective team member

Good attendance is essential

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you,



now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) https://hoopp.com/

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, in office gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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📌 OTA/PTA (Certified) - Spinal Cord Rehab Program (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario