Physiotherapist Assistant – Temporary Part-Time (Up-to 6 months)

POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) delivers goal oriented physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Physiotherapist. Temporary position opening will begin in late March 2025.

 

PATIENT ASSESSMENT: 

 

  • Observe patients during treatment sessions to determine their status of health and report any concerns or changes to the Physiotherapist

 

ONGOING TREATMENT:

 

  • Carry out the treatment plan as delegated by the Physiotherapist  

  • Modify the treatment plan based on changes delegated by the Physiotherapist  

  • Educate the patient or caregiver regarding the disease/injury process, treatment rationale, safety measures, self-management and use of assistive devices prescribed by the Physiotherapist 

  • Maintain progress notes and attendance records on treatment provided to patients 

 

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES: 

 

  • Maintain and ensure a clean and tidy work environment within the departmental area 

  • Maintain and order appropriate levels of supplies for the department 

  • Maintain a schedule and ensure equipment is cleaned regularly 

 

CLERICAL DUTIES: 

 

  • Answer phones, take messages, check for voice mail messages 

  • File charts as needed 

  • Maintain and photocopy assessment/exercise forms and patient appointment cards used within the department 

  • Accept referrals, record them in the wait list book 

  • Call referred patients to book initial assessments with the Physiotherapist 

  • Maintain the scheduler for daily patient appointments 

  • Mail out of fax referrals received but deemed appropriate for our physiotherapy partners of the Manitoulin Physiotherapy Cooperative 

  • Provide travel/attendance forms  

 

WHY THIS JOB IS PERFECT FOR YOU:  

 

  • You are service and quality focused

  • You like working in a collaborative team environment 

  • You like to be organized and follow a process at workly

 

YOUR BENEFITS:  

 

  • Earn $30.01 - $33.30/ hour

  • 14% paid in lieu of benefits

  • Optional enrolment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

  • Part-time hours up to 30 hours per week

 

QUALIFICATIONS: (Education, Certifications, Experience, Licensure)  

 

Required: 

  • Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma from an accredited college program or equivalent       

 

Preferred: 

  • Previous experience in a hospital physiotherapy department 

 

COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURAL:   

 

  • Teamwork and Collaboration 

  • Service and Quality Orientation 

  • Creativity and Innovation 

 

COMPETENCIES/TECHNICAL:    

 

  • Proficiency in computer software applications: Meditech Client, Microsoft Office, Physio-Tools, Policy & Procedures platform, and Learning Management System 

  • Knowledge of Bill of Patient Rights 

  • Proficient and knowledge of infection control policies and procedures including hand hygiene and isolation protocols 

  • Proficiency and knowledge related to exercise, physical therapy modalities and disease/injury processes 

  • Knowledge of the treatment modalities and exercises delegated by the Physiotherapist 

  • Knowledge of contraindications, limitations and hazards of treatments and pathologies encountered in the practice 

  • Proficiency in use of department equipment 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

Please email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Human Resources at recruitment@mhc.on.ca

 

Please reference Job Posting # 2025-CU-01 in your subject line and cover letter.

 

Applicants with the required qualification may be interviewed. Thank you to all who apply.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2-S persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas..