Rehabilitation
- Location:
- 555 University Avenue, S229, Burton Wing, Service Level
- Phone:
- 416-813-2153 (press “0” to speak to the Patient Information Coordinator)
- Fax:
- 416-813-8557
- Hours:
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
The Rehabilitation Department provides specialized care to help children and youth improve their movement, function, and independence.
Our team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy assistants, practitioners, and administrative staff who work together to provide high-quality pediatric rehabilitation services.
Each year, we support more than 35,000 patients through inpatient and outpatient programs. We work closely with children, youth, and families to help them build skills, participate in everyday activities, and achieve their goals.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists (OTs) at SickKids help children participate in everyday activities that are important to them.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists at SickKids help children improve movement, mobility and physical function during recovery from illness, injury or surgery.
Student placements
The Rehabilitation Department is committed to supporting the education and clinical mentorship of Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy (PT) students.
Occupation Therapy and Physiotherapy placements
All OT and PT student placements, including international student requests, are arranged directly with the University of Toronto. If you are interested, you can learn more about how to get a student placement by visiting the University of Toronto’s Physical Therapy page and Occupational Therapy page.
Occupation Therapy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant placements
OT and PT Assistant placements are available through Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. For more details, visit Humber’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness.
On-site tour for prospective students
Interested in becoming an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist?
We offer tours for students interested in pursuing a career as an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
Through this in person tour, you will learn about the day-to-day work of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists at SickKids. You will meet with one of our Clinicians in the Rehabilitation Department, get a tour of the space, and ask any questions you might have about pursuing a career in Rehabilitation.
This tour takes place on the first Wednesday of March, June, September and December from 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rehabilitation Learning Hub
Volunteering
The Rehabilitation Department does not offer volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in volunteering at SickKids, please visit our Volunteer opportunities page to explore volunteer roles available across the hospital.