Physiotherapist Assistant - Job # 2026-PTA-001

Back In Motion; London; In loco; CAD 28.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Extended health and dental package

Paid vacation

Education allowance

Personal/sick days

Descrizione del lavoro

Back In Motion is seeking a skilled Physiotherapist Assistant in London, Ontario, to support long-term care residents under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. This temporary position offers 37.5 hours per week with a pay range of $20–$22 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will deliver treatment plans, assist in transfers and mobility tasks, and participate in group sessions while complying with vaccination and VSC requirements.

Competenze

• 2-year OTA/PTA diploma from an accredited program.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check required prior to hire.
• Vaccinations including influenza, MMR, DTaP, varicella, and TB test.
• Knowledge of evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice.
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning; flexible with changing schedules.

Mansioni

• Accept tasks from supervising Physiotherapist and maintain high-quality Resident care.
• Follow Resident- and Family-centered Care Plans per tasks.
• Implement treatment to progress residents’ independence in 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.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Flexibility

Compassion

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Formazione

OTA/PTA diploma

Strumenti

Transfer aids

Gait aids

Wheelchairs

Descrizione del lavoro

Physiotherapist Assistant - Job # 2026-PTA-001

Physiotherapist Assistant (Job # 2026-PTA-001)

PROGRAM:

Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Services

LOCATION:

London, ON

HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

STATUS:

Temporary from January 4, 2027 to February 19, 2027

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.

• extended health and dental package
• paid vacation
• education allowance
• personal/sick days

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.