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OPSPARA06-2026-07-30 Physiotherapist Assistant
Salary
Start: $28.60 | 1 Year: $29.72 | 2 Year: $30.79 | 3 Year: $31.88 | 4 Year: $32.98
Competition Number
OPSPARA06-2026-07-30
Posting Date + Time
2026-07-30 - 2:00 PM
Closing Date + Time
2026-07-30 - 11:59 PM
Job Category
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Department
Community Programs
Hours
Variable Shifts | 1.0 FTE
Description
Position Summary
Supports the provision of direct patient/client care and physiotherapy interventions under the direction of the Physiotherapist or delegated Medical Professional. Performs reception/clerical duties. Assists with general departmental operation.
Position Relationships
Reports directly to the Manager of Community Services. Communicates with the physiotherapist and other members of the interdisciplinary team as required.
Duties:
- Maintains filing system, monitors supply inventory and stocks orders received.
- Maintains monthly inventory check and preventative maintenance records.
- Prepares clients/patients for treatment, with the supervision of the treating Physiotherapist.
- Performs treatment for clients/patients as delegated by the treating Physiotherapist, completes charting after each treatment.
- Health records and health information of the clients/patients of Deep River and District Health must be protected at all times. Health records and health information is confidential and required to be kept safe and private. Appropriate access to the information following related guidelines for Safeguarding information, Confidentiality of Health Information and Privacy must be adhered to at all times.
- Maintains standards of infection control.
- Prevention of harm and ensuring quality client care is of utmost importance. Client/Patient safety must be a priority for all staff.
- Maintain workload measurement statistics as directed.
- Supports and demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Physiotherapy Assistant Diploma
- Current Basic Rescuer (CPR) Certification
- Experience within clinic, Acute Medicine, and Long-Term Care preferred
This posting if for a vacancy.
Deep River and District Health (DRDH) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace that values equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and those from equity-deserving communities.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), DRDH is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage, please notify us in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made to meet your needs.
Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the review or assessment of applicants. All applications are reviewed and considered by trained human resources personnel and hiring managers.
Positions are based onsite in Deep River, Ontario.
Please note: All DRDH applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, all applicants must provide government issued documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
