Rehab Assistant-FT Physiotherapy

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre seeks a Rehabilitation Assistant to support treatment and patient care under a Physiotherapist's guidance, while handling non-patient care tasks and department upkeep.

The role requires formal Rehabilitation Assistant training and demonstrated commitment to ongoing education, with basic to intermediate computer skills. Collaboration with the rehabilitation team is essential for quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Formal training in a Rehabilitation Assistant program or equivalent education is required.
• Experience working in a rehabilitation program environment, providing rehabilitation support and direct patient care.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• The Rehab Assistant will be supervised by a Physiotherapist for treatment and other patient care services as directed by guidelines.
• Perform non-patient care duties such as maintaining the department.
• Maintain ongoing communication with all members of the rehabilitation department.

Skills

Rehabilitation support

Direct patient care

Continuing education

Basic to intermediate computer skills

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant program or equivalent

Job description

Why Join Us?

• ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.
• We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachievingour mission, vision and values.

Our Mission:

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision:

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values:

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Reporting to the Manager ‑ Rehabilitation, the RehabAssistant will receive direction from, and is supervised by a Physiotherapist for the provision of treatment and other patientcare services as directed by professional practice guidelines. Non‑patient care duties such as maintaining thedepartment are also part of the position. Maintains ongoing communication with all members of the rehabilitationdepartment.

Qualifications:

• Formal training in a Rehabilitation Assistant program orequivalent education is required
• Experience working in a rehabilitation program environment,providing rehabilitation support and direct patient care
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Basic to intermediate computer skills are required

Salary Range: $30.084 to 30.554

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are required.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevantprevious experience and training no later than 11:59p.m. on Thursday, 5 November, 2026.