physiotherapist assistant (PTA)

Physio-Health and Fitness Inc.; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care facility in Cobourg is seeking a qualified professional to assess patients and assist in their rehabilitation. Candidates should have a college diploma and relevant certifications (CPR, First Aid) along with strong interpersonal skills. The role involves working directly with patients in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time permanent position with no remote working options.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must have CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Experience in physiotherapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical abilities.
• Assist healthcare professionals and physicians.
• Carry out rehabilitation programs under supervision.
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures.
• Document patient progress.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Organized

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Job details

• Location Cobourg , ON K9A 5J6
• Salary 36.20 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess patients\' physical abilities
• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Hire and train staff
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Pension plan

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-22

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Physio-Health and Fitness Inc.

• Health care and social assistance
• 3job postings advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)