Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant

Position Number: 180893-67

Position Available:  Assistant, Occupational and Physiotherapy
Status: Regular Full Time
Department: Allied Health 
Union: C.U.P.E.
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Rate of Pay: $28.18 - $29.32/hr

Posting Date: June 7, 2024

Closing Date: June 14, 2024

Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on June 13, 2024

About Joseph Brant Hospital: Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service community teaching hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers for eight (8) consecutive years, with a skilled staff of 194 physicians, 1,911 full- and part-time staff, and more than 300 volunteers. JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. Its expanded campus includes the state-of-the-art Michael Lee-Chin & Family Patient Tower, featuring a new Emergency Department, 295 acute inpatient beds, 9 new Operating Rooms, and post-anaesthetic care unit to support expanded medical, surgical, and outpatient services. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (OHT). JBH inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit .

Responsibilities :

• Safe application of therapeutic modalities assigned by Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist.
• Organization and follow through with group and individual therapeutic exercises and activities.
• Correct instruction in functional transfer techniques to promote independence.
• ADL retraining and management of adaptive equipment and assistive device training.
• Facilitation of functional mobility including ambulation and/or independent wheelchair mobility.
• Cognitive/Perceptual retraining activities.
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Other activities to enhance rehabilitation and independence
• Solid understanding of the OTA/PTA scope of practice

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited OTA/PTA program and possess an Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma required.
• Excellent knowledge of orthopaedic, neurological and geriatric conditions
• Excellent organization, time management skills; and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance
• Commitment to continuous education & supporting clinical placements for learners

To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the to apply. We ask that you please include the posting number in the subject line of any email correspondence. No phone calls, please. We thank all applicants and only those selected for interview will be contacted. Joseph Brant Hospital prioritizes the health and well-being of our patients, employees, credentialed staff, volunteers and learners. As a condition of employment, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccines authorized by Health Canada within 24-48 hours of receiving an offer of employment, or proof of a documented exemption pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. Any information obtained during the recruitment process will be used for employment recruitment only, and not for any other purpose. At Joseph Brant Hospital, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful place for everyone to visit, work and receive care. HR will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.

Should you require accommodation through the application and/or recruitment process, please contact HR for assistance at or at Ext. 4129 to allow opportunity for appropriate accommodations to be made.