Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA)- Community Rehabilitation

Carefor Health & Community Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Posting Date: September 2025

Help clients regain strength, mobility, and independence while supporting their rehabilitation journey.

At Carefor, Physiotherapy Assistants are essential partners in care. Working under the direction of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, you’ll bring treatment plans to life, guiding clients through exercises, motivating them during rehab, and helping them achieve their personal goals. Whether you’re supporting recovery after injury, illness, or surgery, your role makes a direct impact on clients’ quality of life every day.

If you’re passionate about rehabilitation, enjoy working hands-on with clients, and thrive in a supportive team environment, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Support rehabilitation by guiding clients through prescribed exercises and activities.
• Assist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in implementing treatment plans.
• Motivate and encourage clients to participate in rehabilitation to achieve personal goals.
• Provide hands-on support in home or community settings as part of the care team.

About Us

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest not-for-profit home care and community support services provider, with over 1,200 employees serving Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has supported seniors and people with disabilities in Eastern Ontario since 1897.

We are committed to helping our staff be the best they can be, with comprehensive onboarding and continual training. We offer HOOPP pension, great benefits, and a flexible schedule. Carefor believes in an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process, and accommodations are considered at all stages of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

Qualifications are not specified in the provided description. Please refer to the official posting for required credentials and experience.