Physiotherapy Assistant

BHS-BIM Health Ontario; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A health rehabilitation company is seeking a skilled Physiotherapy Assistant to provide crucial rehabilitation services in a Long-Term Care Home in the Cornwall area of Ontario. The role offers competitive compensation ($20 - $22 per hour) and includes support through ongoing mentorship and a structured onboarding program. Qualifications include a 2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA / PTA Program and specific clinical skills. This position is part-time, approximately 22.5 hours per week, on a temporary basis.

Benefits

Extended health and dental package

Paid vacation

Education allowance

Personal / sick days

Qualifications

• Completion of satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.
• Up-to-date vaccinations including influenza vaccine.
• Experience in musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Accept assigned tasks from the supervising Physiotherapist.
• Implement treatment to achieve Resident / Family goals.
• Conduct group exercise classes for Residents.

Skills

Evidence-based practice knowledge

Superior communication skills

Adaptability

Compassionate interaction

Education

2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA / PTA Program

Tools

Rehabilitation equipment

Transfer aids

Pain management modalities

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Physiotherapy Assistant
PROGRAM: Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Services
LOCATION: Long-Term Care Home in Cornwall Area (Pinecrest - Plantagenet area, Ontario)
WORK HOURS: 22.5 hours per week | 2 months temp contract
REMUNERATION: 20 - 22 per hour

Summary

We require a skilled Physiotherapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services to Residents in a Long-Term Care Home in Pinecrest - Plantagenet area, Ontario, 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.

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.