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Occupational & Physical Therapist Assistant
Regina, SK · On-site
Posted Aug 29, 2026
$28–$30 / hour
Job summary
Assists with treatment programs and the application of therapeutic modalities under the direction of a Registered Therapist. Focuses on restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the functional independence and quality of life for clients, patients, and residents.
Job details
Position #: V02189 Expected Start Date: September 20, 2026 Union: CUPE Facility: Regina General Hospital City/Town: Regina Department: Physiotherapy Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: May 01, 2027 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Weekends and Stats Number of Hours per Rotation: 16 shifts of 8.83 Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard hours Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 13 $27.990 to $30.000 (3 step range) Travel Required: No Job Description: Assists with treatment programs and application of therapeutic modalities under the direction of a Registered Therapist to restore, maintain and/or enhance the level of functional independence and quality of life of clients/patients/residents. Human Resources Exemption: No Education * Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant diploma (OTA/PTA) Competencies * Basic - Computer skills * Interpersonal skills * Communication skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work independently Other Information * Valid driver's license, where required * Laser Certification, where required * Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.
What you’ll do
Assists with treatment programs and the application of therapeutic modalities under the direction of a Registered Therapist. Focuses on restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the functional independence and quality of life for clients, patients, and residents.
Requirements
Requires an Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant diploma (OTA/PTA). Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Listed skills
- Clinical care · Preferred
- interpersonal skills · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Occupational therapy assistance
- Physical therapy assistance
- Therapeutic modalities
- Patient care
- Functional independence support
- Computer skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Treatment program implementation
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Valid Driver's License
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Physical Therapy
- Reconciliation
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communications
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
- Occupational Therapy Assistants