Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physiotherapist Assistant - Sample Cover Letter

Prepared by Centennial College, Cooperative Education and Employment Resources, 2008

1234 College Street Toronto, Ontario M4C 1Z1 June 18, 2008 Ms. Catherine Vandersluis Professional Practice Leader for Occupational Therapy London Health Sciences Centre University Hospital 339 Windermere Road London, Ontario N6A 5A5 Dear Ms. Vandersluis: Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my application for the position of Occupational Therapy Assistant as advertised on the Workopolis job site. I feel that I am an excellent candidate for this position. As a student in Centennial Colleges Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant diploma program, I have acquired the knowledge and academic training to support and empower people in need for rehabilitation therapy. As an Aquatics Instructor, I developed strengthening, balancecoordination and stretching routines, which I have used extensively to design fitness activities. In doing so, I have assisted clients in promoting movement, improving function and participating in leisure activities within their daily lives. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and I have been praised by both staff and family members for my abilities to relate and care for my clients. My current schedule is quite flexible and would accommodate a variety of day, evening and/or week-end shifts. It would be a pleasure to work for London Health Sciences Centre. The opportunity to work with a knowledgeable team of health and wellness specialists that contribute daily to the well being of the community would be a privilege. I look forward to hearing from you with respect to an interview. I can be reached at 416123-4567 or 416-111-9999. Please note that I will contact you next week to further discuss my interest in and qualifications for this position. Sincerely,

Pat M. Smith