OT/PT Assistant - OTA/PTA UH

Open:        March 31, 2025

Deadline:   April 6, 2025

OPSEU UH Pharmacy Technicians, OTA/PTA

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit

OTA University Hospital

The Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant (PTA), under the direction of the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, conducts therapeutic programs with patients to facilitate meeting defined treatment goals and completes tasks necessary for the maintenance of a safe and efficient treatment environment at University Hospital. The OTA/PTA reports to the Manager, Health Disciplines

Regular Part -Time

Rate of Pay:          $29.87 per hour - $31.61 per hour

Hours:                   up to 22.50 hours per week

Who We Are

• Occupational Therapist Assistant Diploma or Certificate or OTA/PTA Diploma or Certificate equivalent acceptable to the Hospital
• Recent, relevant, direct physiotherapy patient treatment experience including:
  • Supervision of patients using physiotherapy equipment
  • Performing patient transfers, gait training, and functional mobility training
  • Performing strengthening, range of motion, balance and coordination programs
  • Monitoring patient response to treatment and appropriate reporting
• Previous Physiotherapist Assistant experience in an acute care setting preferably with medical and surgical patient populations
• Demonstrated health and physical condition consistent with lifting, bending, transferring patients and long periods of standing, walking, stair climbing, exposure of hands to hot and cold temperatures
• Ability to supervise and educate Physiotherapist Assistant students
• Demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively in a collaborative, interprofessional team setting
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff including motivating others
• Initiative, enthusiasm and effective time management skills to perform assigned duties and manage time efficiently without constant direct supervision
• Proven problem-solving abilities and demonstrated sound judgment
• Demonstrated commitment to self-directed learning
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, Purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide document related to LHSC's Health review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.