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OTA/PTA (Certified) - Brain Program
University Health Network
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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 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. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. [www.uhn.ca](https://www.uhn.ca/) Job Description Posting#: RED13711V Union : CUPE Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Toronto Rehab - University Centre Department: Brain Program - Outpatient Services Reports to: Outpatient Allied Health & Clinics Manager Hours: 1.0 FTE Wage range: $34.59 - $34.42 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable. Status: Permanent Full-Time Shifts: Weekdays Posted Date: November 12, 2026 Closing Date: November 19, 2026 Job Summary Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist, supervise or assist with individual patient treatment programs. Duties * Support across outpatient services in the Brain Program * 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 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 Qualifications * Successful completion of combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant diploma from a recognized Community College * 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 * Knowledge of therapy related equipment * Experience in neurological rehabilitation; outpatient ABI, Stroke and MS populations preferred * Effective and flexible team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Demonstrated computer skills * Superior organizational and time management skills * Good attendance is essential Additional Information 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/](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.