OVERVIEW

• Alevia Health and Wellness Centre strives to offer the highest quality of rehabilitative, and integrated wellness care to patients in a multi-disciplinary clinic setting. We are excited to add a physiotherapy assistant (PTA) to our growing team! This candidate should be experienced in implementing treatment plans and working alongside multiple therapists/providers to accomplish rehabilitative and therapy goals. The ideal candidate is a positive, up-beat individual who can empower patients to believe that better health and mobility are within reach, while easily working along side other health care practitioners in a positive and friendly manner. This candidate also has a compassionate demeanor with a genuine desire to help others recover and improve their quality of life. If you are passionate about helping patients regain their strength and mobility, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Physiotherapy Assistant.

Experience:

• PTA/clinic: 1 year (required

Serve as a vital member of our staff in assisting with physiotherapy plans and procedures from direct guidance from physiotherapist and/or clinic director

• Be an active listener with patients, their family members, our physical therapists, and clinic staff
• Adhere to the organization’s standards of excellence in every aspect
• Support the demands of assisting physiotherapist with patient care as well as demands of clinic administratively, with reports, exercise prescription, documentation, patient follow-up, etc.
• Responsibilities
• Implement physiotherapy treatment plans as directed by the managing therapist
• Provide a safe rehabilitation environment that allows patients to focus on their individual needs
• Prepare all treatment areas and ensure necessary equipment is available and functioning.
• Perform all duties in a manner that aligns with professional code of ethics, clinic procedures, and all safety policies within the clinic
• Communicate treatment plans effectively so that patients can fully benefit from exercises and care practices, including modalities such as laser, spinal decompression, TENs, RPW shockwave, etc.
• Document patient progress and communicate all findings to the managing therapist including scheduling patient appointments as needed
• Uphold hygiene standards by cleaning equipment and treatment areas after use
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
• Required skills and qualifications
• PTA certifications (or eligibility for certificate/licensure) to practice physiotherapy assistance in Ontario, Canada
• Minimum one year of experience as a physiotherapy assistant in community-based practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, advanced communication skills, comprehensive writing/reporting skills
• Ability to be a team player, and work with multiple providers in managing busy flow of clinic patients
• Preferred skills and qualifications
• Degree/Certification (or equivalent) from an accredited program for physiotherapy assistants
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Knowledge of Chiropractic, Massage and Acupuncture therapy
• Ability to communicate in more than one language

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 18 months
Pay: $17.20-$21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Experience:

• PTA/clinic: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In perso