Occupational Therapy Assistant​/Physiotherapy Assistant, Transitional Health

Location: Halifax Bedford Basin

Job Description
Take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe? Consider a rewarding career as an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home. This innovative facility integrates data and technology into patient assessment, care delivery, and communication, while providing specialized, person‑centered support for individuals who no longer require hospital‑level treatment but need additional care to safely return home or transition back into their community.

Our team is committed to dignity, safety, and clinical excellence in every interaction. This position is Permanent Full Time. Five positions available at the West Bedford Transitional Health Centre.

Meaningful Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for free through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks, vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Part of the allied health team, working in collaboration with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, recreation programmers, social workers, dietitians, nursing team, care team, and nurse practitioners to support patients’ functional goals for discharge.

Administers and assists patients with therapeutic intervention programs as developed by the physiotherapist and occupational therapist such as mobility, strengthening, range of motion, activities of daily living.

Prepares and delivers group wellness programs.

Documents according to policy and procedures (e.g. daily patient care record, patient progress notes, incident reporting, PPCA, critical incidents).

Observes and monitors patients’ response during treatment and responds accordingly to ensure safety; notes conditions and progress for reporting to PT/OT.

Maintains equipment inventory and assists with equipment set‑up, cleaning and inspections, and department audits.

About You

Completed a post-secondary physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistant program from an approved college or a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology.

Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire.

Demonstrated ability to exhibit high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity.

Previous experience working in a healthcare environment would be considered an asset.

A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring patients have access to quality accommodations, services, and care.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect.

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