Physiotherapy Assistant

Loxo; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Paid vacation

Education allowance

Personal/sick days

Job summary

Loxo is seeking a Physiotherapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services to Residents in a Long-Term Care Home. You will carry out the treatment plan set by the supervising Physiotherapist to progress Residents' functional independence and support the care team.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, onboarding and mentorship from a senior clinician, and a structured training program to develop in geriatric rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• 2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA/PTA Program or equivalent.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) required upon hire.
• Vaccinations including influenza, MMR, DTaP, varicella, and TB test per policy.
• Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory rehab.
• Strong communication and clinical reasoning; adaptable to schedule changes.
• Experience with geriatric rehab and equipment familiarity is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accept tasks from supervising Physiotherapist and maintain regular communication for quality Resident care.
• Follow Resident- and Family-centered Care Plans as assigned.
• Implement treatment to progress Residents' functional independence (transfers, ambulation, strength, ROM, balance, cardio-respiratory).
• Conduct group exercise classes for Residents.
• Maintain and clean rehabilitation equipment.
• Participate in quality improvement with measurable outcomes and feedback.

Skills

OTA/PTA Diploma

VSC clearance

Vaccinations

Musculoskeletal rehab

Neurological rehab

Cardiorespiratory rehab

Communication

Geriatrics experience

Driver's license

Education

2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA/PTA program

Job description

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.