Physiotherapist Assistant

Loxo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loxo in Ontario is seeking a Physiotherapist Assistant for a 18-month MLOA, temporary full-time position to provide rehabilitation services to Residents in a Long-Term Care Home. You will follow the treatment plan set by the supervising Physiotherapist and help progress functional independence.

The role offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, paid vacation, education allowance, and personal/sick days, with onboarding and mentorship

Qualifications

• 2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA/PTA program.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Accept tasks from supervising Physiotherapist and communicate with team to ensure quality Resident care.
• Follow Resident- and Family-centered Care Plans as assigned.
• Implement treatment to advance residents' transfers, ambulation, strength, ROM, balance, and cardiorespiratory function.
• Conduct group exercise classes for Residents.
• Maintain and clean rehabilitation equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement programs with measurable outcomes.

Skills

Clinical communication

Caring and compassionate

Adaptability

Transfers and mobility support

Education

OTA/PTA Diploma (2-year)

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

Temporary Full Time | 18-month MLOA position

REMUNERATION:

$20 - $22

SUMMARY

We require a skilled Physiotherapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services to Residents in a Long-Term Care Home, as per the assigned tasks of the Physiotherapist. We will work with you to determine exact hours in each Home. You will carry out the treatment plan set by the supervising Physiotherapist to progress Residents' functional independence. You can look forward to our competitive compensation and benefits package, which reflects how we value your background, experience, education, and commitment to clinical excellence. For eligible employees, we offer extended health and dental package, paid vacation, education allowance, and personal/sick days. You will participate in a structured onboarding and training program, with ongoing mentorship and support from a senior clinician.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept assigned tasks from the supervising Physiotherapist; participate in regular communication to ensure high quality Resident care
• Follow Resident- and Family-centered Care Plans, as per assigned tasks
• Implement treatment to achieve Resident/Family goals in the areas of transfers, ambulation, strength, range of motion, balance, and cardiorespiratory function
• Conduct group exercise classes for Residents
• Maintain and clean rehabilitation equipment
• Participate in continuous quality improvement program, including measurable outcomes, satisfaction feedback, and quality improvement planning

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA/PTA Program or equivalent
• Completion of satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire
• Up-to-date on required vaccinations, including influenza vaccine (or commitment to take anti-viral medications), MMR, DTaP, varicella, and TB skin test
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice, with a strong emphasis on improving functional outcomes
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills; flexible and adaptable to changing demands and schedules
• Caring and compassionate in all interactions with Residents and Families
• Desirable skills and experience include previous delivery of rehabilitation for the geriatric population in an integrated care setting, preferably in a Long-Term Care Home. Familiarity with equipment, including transfer and gait aids, wheelchairs, pain management modalities, and strengthening/range of motion/balance equipment is an asset.
• Must hold a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle

We thank all applicants however only those who are eligible to work in Canada with the above qualifications will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a Vulnerable Sector Search in the past six (6) months.