Outpatient Rehab Therapy Assistant: OT/PT Support

Saint Elizabeth; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 35,886 - 39,826; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A health care organization in Richmond Hill is hiring a Therapy Assistant for their outpatient rehab programs. The role involves assisting Physiotherapists with treatment plans, delivering therapeutic exercise classes, and maintaining communication about patient progress. Candidates must hold an OTA/PTA Diploma and have at least one year of outpatient experience. BLS certification is required. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $26.05 to $28.91 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completed an OTA/PTA Diploma.
• Minimum 1-year experience working in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to perform repetitive bending, reaching, lifting, and transferring.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist in treatments.
• Deliver safe and beneficial exercise classes for patients.
• Maintain regular communication with Physiotherapists about patients' statuses.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Knowledge of adaptive equipment

BLS certification

Education

OTA/PTA Diploma

Tools

Gait aids

Wheelchairs

Job description

A health care organization in Richmond Hill is hiring a Therapy Assistant for their outpatient rehab programs. The role involves assisting Physiotherapists with treatment plans, delivering therapeutic exercise classes, and maintaining communication about patient progress. Candidates must hold an OTA/PTA Diploma and have at least one year of outpatient experience. BLS certification is required. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $26.05 to $28.91 per hour based on experience.