Therapy Assistant

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Therapy Assistant

**Department/Unit**
- Physiotherapy

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S100-25

**Employee Group**
- NSGEU Local 77

**Position Type**
- Regular, On-Going

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0 FTE

**Salary**
- $22.34 - $28.26 per hour ($40,650 - $51,440 per annum, 35 hours per week)

**Classification**
- T5

**Provisional Statement**

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- The Faculty of Health has established the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic to deliver exceptional physiotherapy services to Dalhousie’s students, athletes, faculty/staff and the general public utilizing an evidence-based treatment approach, creating innovative experiential learning opportunities for our students, and incorporating research-centered clinical practice. Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Therapy Assistant will provide assistance to clinicians for the provision of physiotherapy services in the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic, carrying out a variety of duties to ensure optimal client experience.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Under the supervision and direction of a physiotherapist, provide client care, including the use of treatment equipment, exercise programs, etc.
- Ensure treatment area cleanliness, including laundry and treatment area organization. Provide maintenance and cleaning/sterilization of medical equipment.
- Oversee inventory, maintenance and preparation of clinical equipment and supplies. Source and price equipment. After consultation with Clinic Manager, order new items.
- Collect outcome measure data for research related projects.
- Liaise with Clinic Manager, Varsity Coaches, players and trainers in the implementation of the Dalhousie Varsity Athletic Trainers program and provide training to Athletic Trainers under the direction of a Physiotherapist.
- As part of the Clinic team, support colleagues as needed. This includes providing administrative support to facilitate the operational demands of the clinic, as required.

**Note**

**Required Qualifications**
- Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) diploma program plus approximately one to three years’ relevant experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment and to handle confidential information in accordance with PHIA, PIPEDA and FOIPOP.
- Proven strong client service, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- This position requires physical effort, including periods standing, repetitive reaching, bending, and lifting/carrying of objects up to 15 pounds (from floor, waist and above shoulder level), and pushing/pulling of equipment.

**Assets**
- Undergraduate degree in Kinesiology.
- Experience working with university level students and athletes.
- Experience in an Athletic Trainer capacity.

**Job Competencies**
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies**
- One (1)

**Open Date**
- 06/10/2025

**Close Date**
- 06/17/2025

**Open Until Filled**
- No

**Special Instructions to Applicant**

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