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Come and work with an amazing team to make a real difference in people’s lives. Inspire meaningful change through accessible health and lifework solutions. Back in Motion has been providing innovative and integrated health solutions since 1993, and is a multiple award winning employer with a culture of excellence, mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and commitment to people. We partnered with Legacies Health Centre in 2017 in order to broaden what we do, and offer services under both brands. We have grown to over 350 employees and contractors, and presently deliver physical, mental health, and employment services in a dozen communities in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. We hire Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Massage Therapists, and other regulated health care professionals, and Kinesiologists and Administrative Professionals, to name a few. Our employees enjoy flexible working conditions within an environment of growth and development. Our workforce is diverse and inclusive, reflecting the communities we live in. We welcome people from various backgrounds to join our team, and believe we are stronger with broad representation and diverse views. Our Customers include fee for service clients, third party insurance companies, and the government. Across the years, we have been recognized as an employee recommended workplace and a great place to work. We have won awards in the areas of diversity and inclusion, psychological health, and community excellence. Our programs and services have been continuously accredited by CARF since 1998, demonstrating a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Learn more about us by visiting our company and career websites. We look forward to connecting with you.
About the job
POSITION TITLE: Physiotherapist Assistant
PROGRAM: Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Services
LOCATION: Long-Term Care Home in Goderich, ON
STATUS: Permanent
WORK HOURS: Part-time (22.5 hrs/week)
REMUNERATION: Competitive
Summary
We require a skilled Physiotherapist Assistant to provide rehabilitation services to Residents in a Long-Term Care Home, as per the assigned tasks of the Physiotherapist. We will work with you to determine exact hours in each Home.
You will carry out the treatment plan set by the supervising Physiotherapist to progress Residents’ functional independence.
You can look forward to our competitive compensation and benefits package, which reflects how we value your background, experience, education, and commitment to clinical excellence. For eligible employees, we offer extended health and dental package, paid vacation, education allowance, and personal/sick days.
You will participate in a structured onboarding and training program, with ongoing mentorship and support from a senior clinician.
Key Responsibilities
- Accept assigned tasks from the supervising Physiotherapist; participate in regular communication to ensure high quality Resident care
- Follow Resident- and Family-centered Care Plans, as per assigned tasks
- Implement treatment to achieve Resident/Family goals in the areas of transfers, ambulation, strength, range of motion, balance, and cardiorespiratory function
- Conduct group exercise classes for Residents
- Maintain and clean rehabilitation equipment
- Participate in continuous quality improvement program, including measurable outcomes, satisfaction feedback, and quality improvement planning
Qualifications
- 2-year Diploma from an accredited OTA/PTA Program or equivalent
- Completion of satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire
- Up-to-date on required vaccinations -influenza vaccine (or commitment to take anti-viral medications), MMR, DTaP, varicella, and TB skin test
- Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory practice, with a strong emphasis on improving functional outcomes
- Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills; flexible and adaptable to changing demands and schedules
- Caring and compassionate in all interactions with Residents and Families
Desirable skills and experience include previous delivery of rehabilitation for the geriatric population in an integrated care setting, preferably in a Long-Term Care Home. Familiarity with equipment, including transfer and gait aids, wheelchairs, pain management modalities, and strengthening/range of motion/balance equipment is an asset.
We thank all applicants however only those who are eligible to work in Canada with the above qualifications will be considered.
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