Senior Physiotherapy Assistant

 Company Name: St. George Physiotherapy Clinic

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $36 CAD per hour

Position: Physiotherapy Assistant - Senior

Job Location: 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 1202, Toronto, ON M5S 2V6

Experience Required: A minimum of two years of combined clinical rehabilitation experience, including experience working as a physiotherapy assistant. Experience working in a multi-practitioner or high-volume rehabilitation clinic setting is considered an asset.

Education Required: completion of a two-year physical therapy assistant (PTA) college program, or a two-year rehabilitation therapy assistant program and supervised practical training, or equivalent education and clinical training in physiotherapy.

Job Title: Physiotherapy Assistant - Senior
Reporting to: Sameer Chunara, Registered Physiotherapist, ACPAC
NOC Code: 32109
Vacancies: 1
Type of Position: Permanent; Full-time
No. of positions: 1
Term: Permanent
Salary: $36 CAD per hour
Benefits: 4% Vacation Pay
Hours: 30 hours per week
Employer: St. George Physiotherapy Clinic
Business Address: Museum Location: 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 1202, Toronto, ON M5S 2V6
Bay Street Location: 899 Bay St., Toronto, ON M4Y 1C2
Work Location: 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 1202, Toronto, ON M5S 2V6
Website address: https://stgeorgephysio.ca/
Contact email: info@stgeorgephysio.ca

About us:

St. George Physiotherapy Clinic is an outpatient community physiotherapy clinic located in downtown Toronto. The clinic has two different locations and a multidisciplinary team to take care of and improve patients’ mobility and help decrease patients’ pain. The clinic has been a part of the downtown Toronto community for over forty-eight years and has eight physiotherapists, one chiropodist, and one massage therapist whose goals are to work with patients of all ages and abilities to help them return to their optimal mobility. The clinic treats patients who have had sprains/strains, sports injuries, and surgeries, both in its facilities as well as in patients’ homes. 

The clinic operates at two downtown Toronto locations:
• Museum Location: 180 Bloor Street West, Suite 1202, Toronto, ON M5S 2V6
• Bay Street Location: 899 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 1C2
Both locations operate in high-demand urban areas and serve patients covered under private insurance plans, Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and OHIP programs. Direct billing is available to facilitate accessible and efficient patient care. More information about our company can be found on the clinic’s website: https://stgeorgephysio.ca

Job Summary:

The Senior Physiotherapy Assistant provides advanced clinical support to licensed physiotherapists in the delivery of individualized and complex rehabilitation programs within a high-volume, multi-practitioner clinical setting. Working under the direction of licensed physiotherapists, this role supports treatment implementation, coordinates treatment room workflow, and provides senior-level guidance within the physiotherapy support team to ensure continuity of patient care and operational efficiency.
Duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following:

1. Clinical Support:
• Assist licensed physiotherapists in implementing individualized and complex rehabilitation treatment programs for patients with musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical conditions, neurological disorders, and chronic pain
• Prepare and position patients for treatment sessions and monitor patient responses during therapy interventions
• Guide patients through prescribed therapeutic exercise programs, mobility training, and functional rehabilitation activities under supervision
• Set up, operate, and maintain therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, IFC, TENS, and related rehabilitation equipment in accordance with established clinical protocols
• Observe and document patient progress during treatment sessions and promptly report findings to supervising physiotherapists
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control standards, patient safety procedures, and clinical best practices

2. Senior-Level / Lead Support Functions
• Provide senior-level clinical support within a small physiotherapy assistant team
• Support and provide guidance to junior physiotherapy assistants in daily treatment preparation and equipment setup
• Coordinate treatment room readiness to support multiple physiotherapists and ensure efficient patient flow
• Promote consistency in therapy setup procedures and safe equipment usage
• Monitor rehabilitation equipment functionality and communicate maintenance needs
• Contribute to improving workflow efficiency within the physiotherapy support function

3. Administrative Support
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records within electronic documentation systems
• Assist with appointment coordination to maintain efficient patient flow within the clinic
• Support inventory monitoring and supply management related to rehabilitation services

Qualifications:

Education: completion of a two-year physical therapy assistant (PTA) college program, or a two-year rehabilitation therapy assistant program and supervised practical training, or equivalent education and clinical training in physiotherapy.

Experience: A minimum of two years of combined clinical rehabilitation experience, including experience working as a physiotherapy assistant. Experience working in a multi-practitioner or high-volume rehabilitation clinic setting is considered an asset.

Skills:
• Ability to safely implement treatment plans under the direction of licensed physiotherapists
• Strong understanding of therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, IFC, and TENS
• Ability to monitor and document patient progress accurately
• Effective communication skills to support collaboration within a clinical team
• Ability to support workflow coordination in a multi-treatment room environment
• Ability to assist in the implementation of complex rehabilitation protocols under supervision

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter by email info@stgeorgephysio.ca with the subject line: “Senior Physiotherapy Assistant Application.”
Applications will be accepted by email only.
This position is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The employer is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified individuals.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.