Job Description

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

Location:

Orleans (3095 St?Joseph Blvd), Ottawa, ON

Position Type:

Part-Time

Start Date:

As soon as possible

About Us:

At On The Ball, we serve children and families, offering innovative, play-based pediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy services in a welcoming neurodiversity-affirming environment. As part of our team, you'll contribute to meaningful developmental outcomes while working within a supportive, growth-oriented organization.

We are currently looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic

Occupational and Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA)

to join our team.

Role Overview:

As an OTA/PTA, you will assist therapists in providing engaging, therapeutic activities that support the developmental, sensory, motor, and functional goals of our young clients. You'll play a key role in helping children build confidence, strength, and independence--while having fun!

Key Responsibilities:

Assist therapists during pediatric therapy sessions by supporting children in activities and play-based exercises Prepare, clean, and maintain therapy rooms and equipment before and after sessions Help create new therapy props and materials tailored to developmental goals Maintain organization of clinical supplies, toys, and documentation Ensure clinic spaces remain safe and welcoming for children and families Communicate observations and feedback to supervising therapists as needed Contribute to a positive, inclusive, playful clinic environment Support the reception team as needed.

Qualifications:

Diploma or certification from an accredited Rehabilitation Assistant, OTA, or PTA program (or equivalent experience) (preferred) Experience working with children, especially in therapeutic, educational, or early childhood settings Comfort interacting with kids of diverse abilities, including those with sensory, developmental, or neurological differences Initiative, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable in English and French CPR & First Aid certification is an asset

What We Offer:

Be part of a specialized pediatric team delivering creative, evidence-informed care Learn through mentorship and continuing professional development opportunities Work in purpose-built therapy centres offering a variety of engaging treatment modalities Competitive pay, and rewarding career path

To Apply:

Please email your

resume and cover letter

to

orleans@ontheball.ca.

. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Offre d'emploi: Assistant en physiotherapie et ergotherapie OTA/PTA)

Lieux:

Orleans (3095 St?Joseph Blvd), Ottawa, ON

Type de position:

A temps partiel

Date de debut:

Des que possible.

A propos de nous:

Chez On The Ball, nous sommes au service des enfants et des familles, en proposant des services innovants de physiotherapie et d'ergotherapie pediatriques bases sur le jeu, dans un environnement accueillant qui valorise la neurodiversite. En tant que membre de notre equipe, vous contribuerez a des resultats significatifs en matiere de developpement tout en travaillant au sein d'une organisation solidaire et axee sur la croissance.

Nous recherchons actuellement un

assistant en ergotherapie et physiotherapie (OTA/PTA)

devoue et enthousiaste pour rejoindre notre equipe.

Resume du poste:

En tant qu'assistant, vous aiderez les therapeutes a proposer des activites therapeutiques engageantes qui soutiennent les objectifs developpementaux, sensoriels, moteurs et fonctionnels de nos jeunes clients. Vous jouerez un role cle en aidant les enfants a developper leur confiance, leur force et leur independance, tout en vous amusant!

Responsabilites principales:

Soutenir les therapeutes pendant les seances en guidant les enfants dans les activites et exercices ludiques Preparer et desinfecter les salles et le materiel entre les seances Creer ou adapter des outils therapeutiques (bricolages, jeux, routines visuelles, etc.) Assurer l'organisation des jouets, du materiel sensoriel et des fournitures cliniques Observer et rapporter les progres ou difficultes a l'equipe traitante Participer a la creation d'un environnement securitaire, accueillant et stimulant pour les enfants et leurs familles Soutenir l'equipe de receptionniste au besoin.

Profil recherche:

Diplome en tant qu'assistant(e) en physiotherapie et en ergotherapie, ou en readaptation physique (prefere) Experience aupres d'enfants, idealement dans un contexte therapeutique, scolaire ou recreatif Aisance a interagir avec des enfants ayant des besoins varies (defis moteurs, sensoriels, neurologiques) Sens de l'initiative, autonomie, capacite a gerer plusieurs taches a la fois Excellentes habiletes en communication (orale et ecrite) en anglais et francais Certification RCR / premiers soins (constitue un atout)

Ce que nous proposons:

Faites partie d'une equipe pediatrique specialisee offrant des soins creatifs et fondes sur des donnees probantes Apprenez grace au mentorat et aux opportunites de developpement professionnel continu Travailler dans des centres de therapie specialement concus offrant une variete de modalites de traitement attrayantes Salaire competitif et cheminement de carriere enrichissant

Pour postuler :

Veuillez parvenir votre

curriculum vitae et votre lettre de presentation

a

orleans@ontheball.ca.

Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur interet, mais seules les personnes selectionnees pour un entretien seront contactees.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 24 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-22
Expected start date: 2025-08-25