Temporary Full Time OTA/PTA

Position: OTA/PTA 5C rehab and Mobile Rehab Team

Status: Temporary Full-Time (x2)

Dept : Rehab Program

Role Level: AH06.1 ($35.19 -$39.50 per hour)

Shifts : 8 hour day and night shifts; must be available Sunday to Saturday including statutory holidays

Site: Cross sites

Posted : October 17th, 2025

Internal Deadline: October 24th

About our Unit and the Program:

Rehab 5C is 40 bed rehab unit at the Mississauga Hospital site. This position will support rehab unit staffing which includes participation on the mobile rehab team. The mobile rehab team operates throughout various THP inpatient units.

We are a skilled group of rehabilitation healthcare professionals who strive for excellence in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Our goal-focused therapy guides our patients in their journey to independence and reintegration into community. Our team works diligently towards improving the physical, cognitive and communication problems caused by an injury or illness. We work with our patients to improve their quality of life and support their desire to return to meaningful activities.

Our patient's success is optimized by self-motivation, active participation and family support.

Key Qualifications:

Diploma from a recognized two year OTA/PTA Program

Experience with in-patient rehabilitation is an asset

Current BCLS and evidence of continuing education is required

Reliable, flexible, creative, self-directed professional with strong observation skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members

Confident, overseeing exercise and functional activity

Exercises good judgment, critical thinking and problem solving skills

Demonstrates effective interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

A positive attendance record is essential

Position Summary:

As an active member of a multidisciplinary team, the dual trained OTA/PTA provides client-centered clinical care for assigned patients under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.

Provides goal-oriented treatment interventions, patient/family education and support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned

Provides timely and astute information to relevant team members about patient's performance

The ability to perform as a coach/mentor and to use sound critical thinking skills is key to achieving patient outcomes and to facilitating team function

Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation

Supervise activities of OTA/PTA students, volunteers and co-op students as required

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Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners' (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

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