Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) - Ottawa

Join our team as an Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant and make a meaningful impact at our Ottawa Region within our transitional programs. In this home care setting, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary team, utilizing innovative and integrated approaches to deliver exceptional care. Our therapists' assistants play a crucial role in this unique service model, working at the top of their scope. This enhanced role empowers you to focus on what truly matters—providing outstanding support to our clients and their families.

This role requires a reliable vehicle to travel to clients’ homes.

What We Offer

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership, and knowledgeable interdisciplinary teams who make it all possible. Our training, coaching, and mentoring programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning and support and guidance whenever needed. You will not only have the freedom to define your career path, you can create your schedule and make decisions that are best for you.

Here’s a Look At Our Total Rewards

• Competitive compensation and a generous benefits plan
• Mileage Pay
• Flexible caseloads
• No weekend or evening shifts
• Onboarding program, peer-to-peer support, mentorship, and ongoing learning and professional development
• Autonomy to explore and reach your goals including opportunities to progress to management
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities to develop and expand your clinical practice
• Research and program development initiatives
  
  

The health and safety of our front-line staff is our #1 priority. As one of the largest integrated community healthcare networks in Canada, we’re proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Platinum Member, and Canada’s 10 Most Admired Company Cultures. At CBI Health, we’re committed to supporting our teams because we know that when we invest in you, you thrive.

What You Need To Be Successful

• You possess a valid post-secondary diploma as an Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant
• Ability to travel within Ottawa - valid driver's license and car insurance is required
• You can assist/ teach exercise programs and train activities of daily living, including the use of assistive devices
• You can provide gait and balance training
• You are knowledgeable in the use of therapeutic equipment
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Your focus is to embrace person and family-centered care
• You are passionate and empathetic, use good judgment, and apply critical thinking when making client decisions
• You are known for your excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaboration within an interdisciplinary team as well as work independently
• You value the role a therapist assistant plays in keeping clients at home when that is of personal importance
  
  

If you are passionate about offering a person-centered approach to care, this is your chance to do what you do best. Our interdisciplinary team enables you to collaborate with a variety of experts, explore your interests, and achieve amazing results. We have more than 12,000 professionals working together to set the bar for best practices in the industry. For almost 50 years, we’ve flourished as an integrated network with a talented team of professionals just like you. Every day, we come together to help our clients and families live their best lives and achieve their personal goals and priorities – it all starts with you.

Join us at CBI Home Health - Because your care matters

To learn more about CBI, please visit www.cbihomehealth.ca

CBI Home Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests.

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