Physiotherapist Assistant - Job # 2026-PTA-002

Back In Motion; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Paid vacation

Education allowance

Personal/sick days

Job summary

Back In Motion is seeking a Physiotherapist Assistant to support residents in a Long-Term Care Home in Oshawa, Ontario. The role involves implementing treatment plans, leading group exercises, and progressing residents toward independence, under supervision.

Hours are 22.5 per week, temporary from December 1 to December 31, 2027, with a competitive compensation package including extended health and dental, paid vacation, education allowance, and personal/sick days.

Qualifications

• 2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA/PTA program or equivalent.
• Completion of Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire.
• Up-to-date vaccinations (influenza, MMR, DTaP, varicella, TB test).
• Knowledge/experience in musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice with focus on outcomes.
• Superior communication and clinical reasoning; adaptable to changing schedules.
• Desirable: geriatric rehab in LT care; equipment familiarity (transfer/gait aids, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Accept assigned tasks from the supervising Physiotherapist and communicate regularly to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Follow Resident- and Family-centered Care Plans as per assigned tasks.
• Implement treatment to progress residents' independence in transfers, ambulation, strength, ROM, balance, and cardio-respiratory function.
• Conduct group exercise classes for residents.
• Maintain and clean rehabilitation equipment.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement with measurable outcomes and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Diploma in OTA/PTA

VSC check

Vaccinations

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

2-year OTA/PTA Diploma

Job description

Physiotherapist Assistant - Job # 2026-PTA-002

Physiotherapist Assistant (Job # 2026-PTA-002)

PROGRAM:

Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Services

LOCATION:

Oshawa, ON

HOURS:

22.5 hours per week

STATUS:

Temporary from December 1-31, 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. 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.