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Extendicare

PTA/Ota

Owen Sound, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

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Job Description

Working under the direction and supervision of a Physiotherapist, as a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will independently carry out prescribed rehabilitation therapy programs to assist clients to cope with their limitations in movement, daily functioning, and activity. Care will take place in community settings.

Why you’ll love working here:

Best in class training and development programs

Celebration and Recognition programs

Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

Set up and prepare required equipment for client use and clean equipment following use

Participate in program planning

Carry out exercise programs plus gait training ensuring clients perform the prescribed activities in an appropriate and safe manner.

Assist the supervising Physiotherapist by performing various components of the treatment plan including gait training, balance exercises, transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, plus application of modalities (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS) as prescribed by the Physiotherapist for clients within a Retirement or residential setting

Provide clear, timely communication to the supervising Physiotherapist and other appropriate Health Care team members regarding changes to or concerns of the client’s status, interventions or activities

Properly maintain and document regarding client activities, progress and treatment plans consistent with ParaMed’s policies.

What you bring:

Graduate of a PTA/OTA course from a recognized post-secondary program

1-2 years of PTA experience with elderly populations is preferred

Ability to effectively communicate both through oral and written mediums

Able to provide a current, clear Vulnerable Position Screening (VPS)

Current CPR and First Aid (within 1 year) obtained within Canada

Demonstrate compassion, tact and diplomacy when interacting with residents/clients and their families.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Full time

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ParaMed is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

ParaMed is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@paramed.com.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

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Responsibilities

The Physiotherapy Assistant will independently carry out prescribed rehabilitation therapy programs to assist clients with movement and daily functioning. Responsibilities include setting up equipment, performing treatment plan components like gait and balance training, and documenting client progress.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized PTA/OTA post-secondary program and possess current CPR and First Aid certification. Experience working with elderly populations is preferred, along with the ability to provide a clear Vulnerable Position Screening.

Skills

Rehabilitation therapy
Gait training
Balance exercises
Transfer training
Range of motion
Strengthening
Heat therapy
Ice therapy
Ultrasound
TENS
Patient documentation
Communication
First aid
CPR

Benefits

Training and development programs
Celebration and recognition programs
Health and dental benefit plans
Company paid mobile devices
Mileage compensation
Employee perks

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Physiotherapy Assistant
Rehabilitation
Community health
Gait training
Balance exercises
Transfer training
Range of motion
Strengthening
Heat therapy
Ice therapy
Ultrasound
TENS
Vulnerable Position Screening
CPR
First Aid
Home health care
Patient care
Documentation
Clinical support

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