Posted 25 months ago
Physiotherapy Support Worker
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a permanent part-time Physiotherapy Support Worker at U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence. The role assists Physiotherapists in delivering treatment, preparing patients and equipment, and supervising physiotherapy support worker students. The posting states 45 hours biweekly (5.5-hour days) at CG-28, $26.92 to $29.80 per hour.
Pay:
$26.92–$29.80 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients, treatment areas and equipment for physiotherapists
- Apply and remove modalities, braces, splints and prostheses as directed
- Assist patients with exercises and mobility
- Precept physiotherapy support worker students
Requirements summary:
- Completion of an approved Physiotherapist Assistant or Rehabilitation Assistant program
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Satisfactory record of work performance
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2024-10-29
- 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 | 45 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 25 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapist Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,005 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Zone Location: U.S. Memorial Health Centre, St. Lawrence Physiotherapy Support Worker Regional Medicine Program Permanent, Part-Time 10449POS |
|---|
| Hours | 45 bi-weekly (5.5 hour days) |
| Salary | CG-28 ($26.92 - $29.80 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0003047 |
| Posted Date | 2024-10-30 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Physiotherapy Support Worker works in collaboration with, and under the clinical direction and supervision, of Physiotherapists to provide Physiotherapy Services to patients. Work may include preparing the patient, treatment area and equipment for the Clinical Physiotherapist; preparing, applying, and removing modalities as per Clinical Physiotherapist direction; applying and removing braces, splints, prosthesis; and performing other related duties as required. The Physiotherapy Support Worker assists clients to reach functional goals by carrying out delegated therapeutic work in the treatment of persons with movement dysfunctions as a result of illness, injury, or other disability. The Physiotherapy Support Worker will be responsible to precept physiotherapy support worker students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within NL Health Services. This position maintains accountability to the division manager of the assigned service, the Clinical Physiotherapists and Regional Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and practice issues. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Regularly lifts or moves objects less than 10 lbs., up to 25 lbs. and lifts and moves patients, limbs (or may utilize a mechanical lift) for exercises. Regularly, there is a requirement to physically handle materials for the set up and running of activities. Regularly required to stand or walk for extended periods and occasionally required to drive to clients' homes or community buildings to assist with therapy or to facilitate activities. Regularly a variety of body postures including working in awkward or cramped positions, bending, kneeling and stretching and sometimes strength and endurance is required. Occasionally operates machinery, equipment, and hand tools that require controlled fine finger work and precision. Visual and Auditory concentration is required. Job Qualifications Successful completion of an approved/recognized Physiotherapist Assistant or Rehabilitation Assistant Program is required. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to meet patient goals and overall delivery of Physiotherapy services. Ability to utilize clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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