Status: Regular Full-Time (0.5 FTE) - This position falls under the FT Collective Agreement
Department: Clinics - Bundled Care Clinic
Union: C.U.P.E.
Shifts: Days, Extended Hours
Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on August 25, 2025.
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service 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 since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also 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 www.josephbranthospital.ca.
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
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at [email protected] or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
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