Posted 4 days ago
PTA-Physiotherapy Assistant
@ Lifemark Health Group
Barrie, Ontario
Overview
Lifemark Health Group is hiring a permanent full-time physiotherapy assistant in Barrie, ON, for 34.5 hours per week. The role assists a supervising physiotherapist with treatment plans for residents of residential care communities, including group exercise classes. The posting requires a PTA/OTA diploma or a related degree and a valid Vulnerable Sector check.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out physiotherapy treatments prescribed by the supervising physiotherapist
- Lead dynamic, safe group exercise classes for residents
- Prepare equipment and keep treatment areas safe and tidy
- Communicate changes in resident status to the physiotherapist
- Record daily treatments in the web-based system
Requirements summary:
- PTA/OTA diploma or degree in kinesiology or a similar healthcare background
- Previous long-term care experience an asset
- Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check within 6 months
- Proof of TB (2-Step Mantoux) clearance
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 34.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PTA/OTA diploma |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, Racialized people |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Kinesiology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Stock or equity, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Lifemark Health Group
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A proudly Canadian healthcare company providing diversified healthcare services across the country
Full company description
We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country. We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields. We offer a number of rehabilitation programs and assessment services that are accredited by CARF International, an achievement that signals our commitment to high-quality services. Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out on your career path or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, your journey to a better work life starts with Lifemark. We foster innovative thinking, invest in your career development so that you can provide the best care for others, support your personal health and wellness with a comprehensive rewards package and strive to make an impact in the over 200 communities across Canada where we live and work. Our award-winning workplace was recognized by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell as one of 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces in Canada for 2018 and 2019 and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019. You belong here. Join our team!
- LinkedIn followers
- 54,357
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,661
- Reported office locations
- 243 Consumers Road, 12th Floor, North York, Ontario M2J 4W8, CA
- Business categories
- Health Care
- Fitness
- Wellness
- Other recorded names
- Lifemark Health Group
- Specialties
- Physiotherapy
- Massage Therapy
- Health
- Wellness
- Occupational Therapy
- Sport Medicine
- Chiropractic
- Psychology
- Occupational Health
- and Kinesiology
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country. We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields. We offer a number of rehabilitation…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wellness and Fitness Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | North York, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | PhysiotherapyMassage TherapyHealthWellnessOccupational TherapySport MedicineChiropracticPsychologyOccupational Healthand Kinesiology |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 381 |
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Lifemark Seniors Wellness is looking for a Permanent Full-Time Physiotherapy Assistant to join our growing team!
Location: Barrie, ON
Schedule: 34.5 hours/week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
In this role you will:
- Assist the supervising physiotherapist in performing various components of the treatment plans for individuals living in residential care communities
- Perform various treatments as prescribed and directed by the supervising Physiotherapist including but not limited to gait training, balance exercises,
transfer training, range of motion, strengthening, application of modalities. (i.e. heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS) - Deliver dynamic, safe and therapeutically beneficial exercise classes for groups of residents
- Set up and prepare equipment and clean up after residents' treatments
- Ensure that the resident gym and treatment areas are safe and tidy
- Maintain regular ongoing communication with the physiotherapist regarding any changes or concerns about a resident's status or treatment interventions
- Record daily treatments using Seniors Wellness' proprietary, web-based system
Qualifications:
- PTA/OTA diploma, degree in Kinesiology or a similar healthcare background
- Previous experience within an LTC setting an asset.
- A valid Vulnerable Sector screening check (within 6 months)
- Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance
Working at Lifemark
We believe that when our team members thrive, our patients feel the difference! We’re committed to empowering you to build a fulfilling career, providing the support you need to explore your interests and create your own path. Wherever you are in your career, Lifemark offers the support you need to succeed. You can develop your clinical skills and entrepreneurial spirit through collaboration and mentorship from a network of industry leaders, expand into specialized areas, or advance into leadership positions. Here’s what you can expect:
- Team culture that values collaboration, learning, and shared success.
- Centralized support so you can focus on care, not administration.
- Robust onboarding and supervised a new grad program.
- Ongoing mentorship to support clinical skills development.
- Support for specialized services, including pelvic health and vestibular rehabilitation – areas known for high career satisfaction due to their profound patient impact.
- Job mobility, with relocation options across a national network.
We also offer:
- Flexible health benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Paid wellness and vacation days.
- Employee Share Ownership Program (Shoppers Drug Mart) – a 25% company match of up to 5% of your base salary.
- 30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
- Corporate discount at GoodLife Fitness, Workperks, and employee assistance program.
Lifemark Seniors Wellness is one of the largest rehabilitation focused companies dedicated to providing therapy solutions for seniors. With over 30 years of experience, we are a preferred partner of more than 185 LTC homes, 55 retirement communities and provide over 180 senior dwellings with physiotherapy, occupational therapy and therapeutic group exercise programming. As Canada's largest physiotherapy company, our purpose is: Movement to a better life. For our staff, the Lifemark difference is based on 4 pillars: We foster innovative thinking; assist with career development; we support personal health and wellness; and devoted to making a real impact in the communities that we live and work in.
Apply today! Visit www.lifemark.ca for more information.
Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
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