1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Job Posting #: New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – E.Department: BC Allied Health

Salary: $33.92 – $34.42 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable and in accordance with the collective agreement requirements)

Shifts: Weekend shifts and variable weekday shifts

Status: Casual

The OTA/PTA is an integral member of the Allied Health and clinical programs in which care is provided. As a member of the CCC, TCU, Geriatrics, MSK, and Multisystem Rehab team, the OTA/PTA:

Supports the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy professions by taking responsibility for clinical duties as assigned by the Occupational or Physical Therapist; under the supervision of a Occupational therapist, assisting Therapists in the functional mobility of patients;

participating in supervision of Rehabilitation Assistant students;





participating in departmental, program and hospital meetings and activities as required; At minimum, completion of a community college certificate program

Completion of a recognized post secondary Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant diploma and/or Rehabilitation Assistant certificate program

Basic word processing computer skills in Microsoft Office

Client service oriented with the ability to effectively work with diversity

Demonstrates a clear understanding of rehabilitation principles and knowledge of applicable legislative policies

Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with patients, families, colleagues and the public

Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the provision of OT/PT treatments

Standard First/Aid Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.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. Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

A flexible work workplace

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

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. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapist Assistant (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto