OTA/PTA (Certified), Brain Program

Union : CUPE
Number of vacancies: 2
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre
Department: Brain Program 
Reports to: Brain Allied Health Manager
Hours: Various hours
Wage range: $33.92 - $34.42 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.
Status: Casual
Shifts:  Various Weekdays/Weekends
Posted Date:   July 8, 2026
Closing Date:  July  16, 2026

Job Summary

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

Duties

• Assist in or conduct group activity/exercise programs
• Assist client to practice with assistive or adaptive equipment
• Instruct and demonstrate the safe 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 Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College.
• Knowledge of equipment, e.g., wheelchair supplies and seating equipment, etc
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (C Level) Heart Saver Plus Canada and 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, on-site 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.