Find your career
OT/PTAs find meaningful employment supporting their clients’ overall health and wellness in a variety of health-care settings:
- Hospitals
- Therapy clinics
- Wellness centres
- Long-term care facilities
- Rehabilitation centres
Is it for you?
OT/PTAs encourage clients to engage their physical potential, thereby improving their quality of life. You may thrive in this career if you are:
- Passionate about helping others.
- Supportive and compassionate.
- Organized with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Inquisitive and eager to solve problems.
- Respectful and empathetic.
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The placement allowed me to put my learning into practice. It also allowed me to make meaningful connections for my future in the workforce.
Hannah, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant