Job Description

Position:

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant

Department:

Cardiac Health

Posting ID:

3375

Role Level:

Allied Health (AH06.1) - $35.19 to $39.50

Status:

Part Time

Site:

Mississauga Site

Hours of Work/Shifts:

Available to work 7 days per week-All shifts

Posted:

June 23, 2025

Internal Deadline:

June 30, 2025



Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation Center at Humber and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.



Our Mission:

A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values:

Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals:

Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers:

People, Education, Innovation, Research

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As a member of the Cardiac Health team, you will have the opportunity to work across the Cardiac Health Program of Trillium Health Partners. This position requires an individual who is highly skilled, agile and adaptable with excellent time management and interprofessional skills. Within Cardiac Health, this position is supported by the Manager, Educator and the Professional Practice Leader.


As an OTA/PTA you will assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with direct patient care primarily in the Cardiovascular unit. OTA/PTAs proceed with patient care assignments in a professional manner that follows guidelines set out by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, Essential Competency Profile for Physiotherapist Assistants in Canada, Standards for the Supervision of the Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTO) and the College of Nurses of Ontario (working with Unregulated Care Providers). OTA/PTAs carry out assignment(s) as written by the OT and/or PT to assist the patient in achieving their discharge goals. OTA/PTAs follow a patient-specific, goal-oriented treatment plan based on the clinical assessment findings and impressions of the OT and/or PT and is supported/reinforced by others on the Interprofessional Team

Position Summary

Participate as an active member of the inter-professional team Consistently delivers high quality, safe patient- and family-centered care Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for reflective, competent practice that exemplifies THP's values of compassion, excellence and courage. Supports the integration of the CANADIAN INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK FOR ADVANCING COLLABORATION (2024) within their daily practice Commitment to using current evidence to guide decision-making, to personal development and continuous learning, and to embracing a spirit of inquiry and improvement. Addresses differences and disagreements within the intra-professional and inter-professional teams constructively to maintain team cohesion and relationships role models the THP Declaration of Respect Ensures clear and respectful communication amongst team members Promotes shared decision making and accountability within the team Establishes meaningful partnerships with patients, families and team members to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and learning of students and the inter- professional team OTA/PTAs are committed to a supportive learning environment and share their knowledge and expertise to help learners and new staff identify their learning needs and increase their knowledge, skills and judgment to grow as safe health care practitioners Complete daily workload statistics Rotational weekend coverage required

Qualifications:

Diploma for both Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Assistant from a recognized provincial college required Reliable and self-directed, with good critical thinking, judgment and problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Satisfactory attendance and performance required Experience with Cardiovascular patients an asset Certified in CPR required

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:

www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

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, Metis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.