Posted 9 months ago
Rehabilitation Assistant
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring three temporary, call-in Rehabilitation Assistants to support occupational therapists and physiotherapists in treating residents, patients and clients. The role covers therapy follow-up, assistive device care and training, equipment inventory, and precepting students. Pay is CG-28, CAD 26.92 to 29.80 per hour, with hours based on department needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy and physiotherapy support to patients under therapist direction
- Carry out individual and group therapy interventions
- Track and maintain assistive mobility equipment and adaptive aids
- Precept rehabilitation and OTA/PTA students
Requirements summary:
- Completion of an approved PT or OT assistant or rehabilitation assistant program
- Ability to follow ethical guidelines and scope of practice
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Sound clinical judgment and problem-solving
- Satisfactory record of work performance
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 25 lb · computer low |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 983 |
Job description
| Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Multi-Site; Primary Site - Health Sciences Centre Rehabilitation Assistant (3 Positions) Central Staffing Temporary, Call-In NAPE HS |
|---|
| Hours | Based on the needs of the department |
| Salary | CG-28 (CAD 26.92 - CAD 29.80 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0020759 |
| Posted Date | 2026-01-27 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Rehabilitation Assistant reports to the Manager for the Central Staffing program with NL Health Services and provides occupational therapist support and physiotherapist support in the treatment of residents, patients, and clients. Under the clinical direction and supervision of Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy services will focus on enhancing patients/residents/clients’ participation to meet occupational goals; this may involve self-care, individual/caregiver education, and community participation. Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible for patient/client/resident care follow up, assistive device provision, care, and training; maintaining equipment and adaptive aid inventories; and ordering equipment/supplies. Under the clinical direction and supervision of Clinical Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy services will focus on assisting patients/residents/clients to reach functional goals; this may involve carrying out assigned exercise programs, individual/caregiver education and plans of care related to range of motion, strengthening, balance and mobility. Under the direction of the Physiotherapist, the Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible for tracking assistive mobility equipment and patient/resident/client follow-up as assigned. The Rehabilitation Assistant will carry out individual and group interventions with patient/resident/clients as directed by the Occupational Therapist and/or Physiotherapist. Other assigned tasks from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists may be required. The Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible to precept Rehabilitation and OTA/PTA students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NL Health Services. This Rehabilitation Assistant maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultants for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy 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 and Occupational Therapist Assistant program OR a Rehabilitation Assistant Program is required. Demonstrated ability to follow ethical guidelines, function within scope of practice responsibilities, and comply with legal requirements. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to meet patient goals and overall delivery of physiotherapy and occupational therapy services. Demonstrated ability to utilize clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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