Posted 7 months ago
Physiotherapy Support Worker
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Physiotherapy Support Worker at the Lewisporte Health Centre. The role supports physiotherapy treatment for patients with physical disabilities, with significant patient handling, under the direction of a Registered Physiotherapist. The posting states an 8-hour, non-rotating day schedule at CAD 26.92 to 29.80 per hour, with regional travel possible.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out physiotherapy treatment plans under a Registered Physiotherapist
- Perform significant patient handling during treatment
- Promote person- and family-centred care
- Identify safety risks and implement improvements
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Assistant program approved by NLHS
- Demonstrated body mechanics and lifting techniques
- Commitment to NLHS values (ICARE)
- Satisfactory work performance and attendance record
- Satisfactory RCMP or local police Certificate of Conduct
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Assistant |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,003 |
| Zone: Central Zone Location: LHC/PCR - Lewisporte Health Centre/PCR, Lewisporte Physiotherapy Support Worker Central Zone - NHM Physiotherapy Permanent Full-time NAPE HS 42059POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 (8 hours, Non-Rotating; Days) |
| Salary | CG28 (CAD26.92 - CAD29.80 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0024009 |
| Posted Date | 2026-04-24 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: This is therapeutic work in the treatment of persons affected with physical disabilities as a result of illness, injury, or disabling conditions. This position receives direction from a Registered Physiotherapist and duties involve a significant amount of patient handling as treatment plans are implemented. Clinical training/supervision will be provided by regional Physiotherapy staff. Regional travel may be required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centred care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Required qualifications: |
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