Physiotherapy Assistant

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 19, 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.