A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a fast-paced, collaborative inter-professional environment delivering services to rehabilitation patients in a specialized rehabilitation setting. The successful candidate will require strong time management skills and flexibility to meet the demands of complex patients. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual that wants to be part of a team of rehabilitation practitioners who are considered leaders in the delivery of rehabilitative care and to actively participate in improving the outcomes of the patients we serve and to the health care system as a whole.

The current assignment is for the spinal cord injury program. This position also may be assigned to, or provides coverage for, other clinical areas within the Rehabilitation Department across both inpatient and outpatient programs.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.


Essential Qualifications

• Current Physiotherapy Assistant and Occupational Therapy Assistant diploma or dual OTA/PTA diploma from a recognized program that includes a placement component in each discipline
• Demonstrated knowledge of neurological conditions such as acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury and an understanding of their consequences
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, physical and cognitive disabilities and their potential impact on task performance and physical function
• Experience with the implementation of occupational therapy and physiotherapy programs, such as functional mobility retraining, assisting with implementing PROM/AROM exercises, assisting with the fabrication of assistive devices, monitoring an ADL program, positioning aids, wheelchair and seating components as well as orthotics
• Excellent communication skills with patients, family, volunteers and other members of the care team
• Able to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position (eg. Lifts and transfers, able to assist therapist in physical treatment techniques)
• Able to utilize computer systems (eg. Workload measurement, Outlook, Word)
• Keen observational skills
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

• Proficiency in French would be an asset.
• Clinical experience with the treatment of neurological patients such as acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury who require rehabilitation

• Provide documentation you have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine (primary series, boosters and/or XBB) OR one dose of XBB vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start date.
• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing