Physiotherapy Assistant

Frey Consulting Group; Elmvale; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Paid vacation

Education allowance

Personal/sick days

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Ontario is seeking a Physiotherapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services in a Long-Term Care Home, under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. This temporary part-time LOA-coverage role runs Oct 1–Dec 29, with 30 hours weekly; exact hours vary by Home.

You will implement treatment plans, lead group exercises, and support resident goals while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Requires OTA/PTA diploma, VSC, vaccinations, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA/PTA program.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire.
• Vaccinations including influenza, MMR, DTaP, varicella, TB skin test.
• Knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory rehab with a focus on functional outcomes.
• Valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Accept tasks from the supervising Physiotherapist; ensure high quality resident care through regular communication.
• Follow Resident- and Family-centered Care Plans per assigned tasks.
• Implement treatment to progress residents' independence in transfers, ambulation, strength, ROM, balance, and cardiorespiratory function.
• Conduct group exercise sessions for residents.
• Maintain and clean rehabilitation equipment.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement with measurable outcomes and feedback.

Skills

Superior communication

Clinical reasoning

Flexibility

Geriatric rehabilitation

Education

2-year Diploma OTA/PTA

Job description

HOURS:

30 hours per week

STATUS:

Temporary Part Time | LOA Coverage from October 1 to December 29

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.