Physiotherapy Assistant

3 days ago

Ottawa, Canada Residence St Louis and Résidence Elizabeth Bruyère Full time

**Position Title**:Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA)

**Division**:Elizabeth Bruyère Residence

**Job Status**:Permanent Full-time

**Job Reports To**:Director of Operations

**Hourly Rate**:$20.96 - $28.47 ($40,873.95 - $51,518.55)

**Job Summary**:
OPiH is looking for **a full-time physiotherapy assistant **to join its team of PT, PTAs and OT. Under the administrative management of Ontario Partners in Health (OPiH) and located at **Elizabeth Bruyère Residence **, the PTA will assist the clinicians and ensure the smooth operation of the physiotherapy program through clinical, administrative & clerical activities.

**Essential Responsibilities**:
Provide physiotherapy services under the direction and supervision of a Registered Physiotherapist;

**PTA role:
- Carries out the designated components of interventions of the rehabilitative treatment plans;
- Leads one on one treatment or group activities as directed by the Physiotherapist;
- Provides mobility training such as using gait aids; exercise programs for range of motion, strength/endurance, balance, coordination, and tone management;
- Provides resident/client handling and positioning techniques to facilitate safe transfers/mobility to optimize and maintain function;
- Orient the resident/client to the treatment area and prepares therapy rooms and assemble treatment equipment and supplies.
- Shows residents/clients how to use mobility aids, demonstrate and work through exercises with patients;
- Follows the care plan set out by the Physiotherapist, engages the resident/client in treatment on a one-to-one basis or group format as appropriate;
- Ensures cleanliness and tidiness of equipment and areas where equipment is stored and kept;
- Assists in maintaining proper inventory levels & preventative maintenance of clinic equipment, including placing orders for equipment and supplies;
- Coordinates and collaborates with other health professionals, families and vendors keeping a resident/family-centred approach;
- Completes monthly statistics as required;
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Essential Qualifications**:

- Completion of a Physiotherapy Assistant Program from an accredited institution, a degree in Human Kinetics or a combination of equivalent training and experience;
- Minimum of six (6) months clinical experience; working in LTC setting and with seniors preferred;
- Understanding of the principles of rehabilitation;
- Up-to date knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and exercise modalities. Excellent recreation skills and modalities.
- Ability to recognize sudden changes in health status requiring urgent and/or emergent intervention;
- Proven problem-solving abilities and demonstrated sound judgment;
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing;
- Excellent interpersonal and team skills;
- A commitment to best practices, quality and resident centered care;
- Demonstrated intermediate to superior level computer skills, which include but are not limited to the knowledge of MS Office, MS Excel, and MS Outlook;
- Fluency in spoken and written English and French.

**Additional Information:
**Closing Date**:Until the role has been filled.

We thank all applicants for their submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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