Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA)

RNS Health Care Services is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic Rehabilitation team. In this community-based role, you’ll support Registered Physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation services that help clients improve mobility, maintain independence, and achieve their functional goals.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with supervising Physiotherapists while performing duties within their scope of responsibilities.

Service Areas: Bradford, Barrie, Keswick, Queensville, Holland Landing, East Gwillimbury, Mount Albert, Sharon, Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, Beeton, and Tottenham.

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

Wage: $20.00 to $27.00 per hour

Rehabilitation and Client Care

- Carry out designated physiotherapy interventions and rehabilitation activities as assigned by the supervising Registered Physiotherapist, in accordance with the established plan of care and applicable supervision requirements.

- Assist with individual rehabilitation programs, including prescribed therapeutic exercises, mobility activities, stretching, strengthening, balance, coordination, and functional training.

- Support clients in improving and maintaining mobility, strength, flexibility, endurance, functional independence, and overall as required.

- Reinforce prescribed exercise techniques, safe movement strategies, and rehabilitation recommendations provided by the supervising Physiotherapist.

- Encourage client participation, motivation, and adherence to prescribed rehabilitation programs while respecting individual abilities, preferences, and goals.

- Provide client-centered services that promote dignity, independence, safety, and respect for cultural backgrounds and personal preferences.

Client Safety and Risk Management

- Monitor clients' tolerance and responses to prescribed interventions and promptly report changes in condition, increased pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, fatigue, falls, or other concerns to the supervising Physiotherapist.

- Follow established safety procedures when assisting clients with mobility, transfers, positioning, and prescribed exercises.

- Identify and report environmental hazards, equipment concerns, and other risks that may affect client safety during service delivery.

- Document and report incidents, near misses, falls, and other safety concerns in accordance with RNS policies and procedures.

- Recognize the limits of the PTA role and promptly seek guidance from the supervising Physiotherapist when client needs fall outside the established plan of care or assigned responsibilities.

Clinical Documentation and Communication

- Complete accurate, timely, and objective documentation of treatment activities, client participation, responses to interventions, and other required service information.

- Communicate relevant observations, progress, concerns, and changes in client status to the supervising Physiotherapist to support ongoing clinical decision-making.

- Maintain complete and confidential client records in accordance with organizational policies, applicable privacy legislation, and documentation requirements.

- Communicate professionally with clients, families, caregivers, retirement home personnel, and other relevant stakeholders within the scope of the role and applicable confidentiality requirements.

- Report missed visits, cancellations, scheduling issues, and other service delivery concerns through established organizational processes.

Infection Prevention and Equipment Management

- Comply with RNS infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and cleaning of reusable equipment.

- Use rehabilitation equipment safely and appropriately in accordance with established instructions and the supervising Physiotherapist's direction.

- Identify and report damaged, defective, or unsuitable equipment and environmental conditions that may compromise client safety.

Operational Performance and Accountability

- Deliver assigned services in accordance with established schedules, care plans, organizational policies, and applicable service requirements.

- Notify the appropriate personnel of scheduling conflicts, service interruptions, client unavailability, and other operational concerns in a timely manner.

- Collaborate with the supervising Physiotherapist and relevant RNS team members to support continuity of care and effective service coordination.

- Participate in required training, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives to maintain service standards and support organizational objectives.

- Follow established treatment plans and seek direction before implementing changes to prescribed interventions or activities.

- Maintain professional boundaries and demonstrate respectful, ethical, and client-centered conduct in all interactions.

- Protect client privacy and confidentiality and comply with applicable legislation, professional requirements, and RNS policies and procedures.

- Perform other related duties consistent with the position and assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical, community-based, homecare, rehabilitation, or retirement home setting.

- Diploma from an accredited community college Physiotherapist Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) program, or an equivalent recognized qualification.

- Demonstrated understanding of rehabilitation principles, therapeutic exercise techniques, mobility assistance, and functional rehabilitation.

- Experience working with older adults and individuals with mobility limitations, physical disabilities, or complex functional needs is an asset.

- Experience providing services in clients’ homes and/or retirement home environments is an asset.

- Strong understanding of client safety, fall prevention, infection prevention and control, and safe equipment use.

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to establish positive, respectful, and therapeutic relationships with clients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members.

- Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

- Ability to work independently in community settings while following established treatment plans and communicating effectively with the supervising Physiotherapist.

- Ability to recognize changes in a client's condition and escalate concerns appropriately.

- Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, patience, empathy, and commitment to client-centered care.

- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends, as required.

- Valid Ontario driver's license, access to a reliable motor vehicle, and proof of valid automobile insurance.

- Ability to travel between client locations within the assigned service area.

About Us:

RNS Health Care Services Inc.
Established in 1985, RNS Health Care Services Inc. is a Canadian-owned and operated healthcare organization dedicated to providing quality care that ensures peace of mind. Our team of healthcare professionals delivers compassionate, reliable, and high-quality services to clients in their homes, retirement homes, and congregate care settings. Our services include personal support, homemaking, respite care, nursing, foot care, rehabilitation and community clinics. At RNS, we are committed to quality, compassion, reliability, and innovation in everything we do.

RNS Health Care Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can arrange appropriate accommodations.

RNS Health Care Services Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our recruitment team.

This advertisement is posted to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about RNS Health Care Services Inc. and our services, please visit our website at https://rnshc.com/