Physiotherapy Assistant

Lifemark Health Group • St. Thomas, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifemark Seniors Wellness is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Physiotherapy Assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting a supervising physiotherapist in executing treatment plans for residents in long-term care communities. Responsibilities include administering prescribed treatments such as gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, and applying modalities like heat, ice, ultrasound, and TENS. The assistant will also lead group exercise classes, prepare and clean equipment, maintain a safe and tidy gym/treatment area, communicate resident status changes to the physiotherapist, and record daily treatments in a web-based system.

Requirements

• PTA/OTA diploma, degree in Kinesiology or a similar healthcare background
• A valid Vulnerable Sector screening check (within 6 months)
• Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within an LTC setting an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for individuals living in residential care communities
• Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS)
• Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents
• Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after residents' treatments
• Ensure that the resident gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy
• Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident's status or treatment interventions
• Record daily treatments using Seniors Wellness' proprietary, web-based system

Benefits

• Flexible health benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid wellness and vacation days.
• Employee Share Ownership Program (Shoppers Drug Mart) – a 25% company match of up to 5% of your base salary.
• 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
• Corporate discount at GoodLife Fitness, Workperks, and employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree