Physiotherapy Assistant

University Health Network

Standort: Toronto, Canada

Altum Health is a department within the University Health Network with over 300 employees across several sites (Ajax, Barrie, Brampton, Cambridge, Hamilton, Mississauga, Oakville, Oshawa, Toronto, Scarborough, Vaughan and West Park Health Centre). We offer a full continuum of prevention, rehabilitation, and health care services to third party payors and individuals, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), employers, and insurers.  At Altum Health, we believe in providing “The Right Care. Always.” by offering client-centered services that address the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues related to injury or illness. We actively participate in outcomes data collection, analysis and reporting, continuous quality improvement and the education and training of the next generation of health and service professionals. Altum Health services prevent and manage acute and chronic injury as well as co-morbid conditions and integrate clients back into the workplace and home life. Our services result in positive outcomes and value to our clients and customers.  Union: Non Union Number of vacancies:  1 New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Krembil Discovery Tower (Toronto Western Hospital) Department:  Altum Health Reports to: Site  Manager Salary Range:  $27.56 - $34.45 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Friday Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: October 02, 2026 Position Summary: Altum Health is currently seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join our Krembil Discovery Tower (Toronto Western Hospital) team!  Position Summary As an integral member of Altum Health’s clinical team, the Physiotherapy Assistant is responsible for providing support to the clinicians and clinical services/facilities, under the assignment and delegation of the regulated health care professionals.   Duties Ensuring all clinical areas are safe, clean, maintained and stocked with appropriate supplies at all times  Supervising clients during their treatment activities under therapist supervision and ensuring clients perform prescribed activities in an appropriate and safe manner  Maintaining communication with supervising therapist regarding patient progress  Using modalities as prescribed by the physiotherapist/occupational therapist.   Providing administrative support as required which may include:  Maintaining accurate and timely data regarding tracking of clinical visits, maintaining therapist schedules, facilitating supply and small equipment purchases, performing data entry to capture clinical visits and activities, and other support activities  Performing cross-functional and/or other administrative duties as needed which will ensure that the program functions efficiently daily  Completion of a recognized post-secondary Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant certificate program  At least one (1) year of relevant experience  Ability to solve problems and seek guidance of supervising staff when appropriate  Ability to communicate and deal effectively with difficult conversations and situations  Knowledge of the equipment and materials used in the provision of PT/OT treatments  Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team  Ability to function in a stressful environment while maintaining professional demeanor  Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Excellent telephone, data entry/computer systems skills and word processing skills – including proficiency in Microsoft Office Environment (word, excel, outlook)  Possesses appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with patients, families, colleagues, and insurance carriers (i.e. WSIB and MVA case managers)  Excellent time management and organizational skills  Why join UHN? (box)  In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.  Competitive offer packages   Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)  Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service  A flexible work environment   Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization  Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)  Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.   All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application. UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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