Physical Therapy Assistant Position

We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Athletic Training Facility, Sports Therapy and Full Rehabilitation clinic. This is a very unique physical therapy assistant position.

Are you looking for work in a dynamic and growing environment?
We celebrate our physiotherapy family and welcome you. If you are a team player, thrive from helping people and wish to promote a comprehensive, wholistic approach to health, prehab and rehab, apply today. If you have a specialty, a unique sport prehab, training or rehab experience you wish to highlight, please let us know.

As Physical Therapy Assistant Ideal Candidate, you have:

– experience in following physiotherapy treatment plans
– experience in hands-on training, modalities (US, Hydrotherapy, IFC/TENS) and physical testing as prescribed by physiotherapist
– Kinesiology or Athletic Therapy education/training

This role offers a flexible work schedule and provides an opportunity to work in the wellness and fitness industry. We have an integrated, fully equipped gym and physiotherapy clinic. We are also open 24/7 which allows us great flexibility in scheduling.

All our staff enjoy:

– Full gym membership
– All wellness, studio and training classes on site
– Company events
– Monthly staff training modules
– Kitchenette with fridge
– Full washrooms with private showers, lockers and charging stations in our facility

We look forward to discussing this role with you further!

Meet our Team here: OPR Staff

Physical Therapy Assistant Position Details

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Patients in one-on-one physical therapy sessions
• Administer treatment programs for patients
• Follow physical testing treatment plans and protocols as prescribed by physiotherapist
• Provide advice on exercise and follow strategies to implement at home to enhance and or maintain treatment, as written up in the treatment plan
• Provide continuing care through scheduled physical therapy sessions with modalities (hot/cold packs, US, IFC and TENS units), mobility testing, athletic taping and physical manipulation as needed
• Help augment goals in collaboration with the patient and/or substitute decision maker and physiotherapist, as progress continues
• Collaborate with members of our inter-professional team through documentation and/or direct consultation
• Develop materials for use with patients, such as exercise handouts
• Prepare equipment for patient use, such as mobility aids, wheelchairs, and exercise equipment
• Enhance physical therapy reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Document observations and patient progress in the clinical software (SOAP notes)
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Attend and contribute to patient care information sessions and staff meetings

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong computer skills that include web-based software, word processing, and patient documentation programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills, working within a multidisciplinary team and with other professions
• Keen observation and assessment skills
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patients
• Can-do, postitive, supportive attitude towards patients and staff alike

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule. We are a 24/7 gym and physiotherapy facility
• On-site gym, yoga studio and private physiotherapy clinic training floor

Our Team & Clinic:

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site gym

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Etobicoke, ON M8V 1J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Required question:

• Are you able to do physical work such as sitting, walking, standing?

Experience Required:

• Physical Therapy: 2 years (required)
• Athletic Therapy: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-04-30

Check out our Athletic Gym Space: vivefitness.com/etobicoke-south/