OT Rehab Assistant
Permanent Full-time
Days, Evenings, Weekends)
80 per hour) For more information about Labrador Benefits, please visit Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat
The Rehabilitation Assistant reports to the Manager for the Manager for the Family Care team based in Happy Valley Goose Bay, Primary Health Care 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; Under the clinical direction and supervision of Clinical Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy services will focus on assisting patients/residents/clients to reach functional goals; 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. 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.
This position will take place across multiple sites as deemed necessary by the employer, inclusive of the Labrador Health Centre, Central Labrador Family Care Team, and Mani Ashini Community Clinic.




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.
Occasionally operates machinery, equipment, and hand tools that require controlled fine finger work and precision.
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.
A class five driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
*Internal applicants currently working as Occupational Therapy Support Workers or Physiotherapy Support Workers who do not possess an approved education program will be considered for this position.*
This Rehabilitation Assistant maintains accountability to the Regional Professional Practice Consultants for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

Utilizing a team-oriented, shared-care approach, works in partnership with clients, families, caregivers, team members and community partners, to support individuals and communities to achieve optimal health, wellness, functional independence and physical performance.




Provides direct services to clients with a prescribed treatment program provided by the Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist in the most client-centered setting appropriate to the urgency of the clinical need (e.g. home visits, school visits, telehealth, etc.).
Observes and documents specified objective measurements, records treatment provided, and patient’s performance as required within the client’s clinical chart.
consults with families, other health professionals, and community groups, under the direction of the Physiotherapist and / or Occupational Therapist.
Participates in evaluation and continuous quality improvement processes based upon current evidence-based practices.
Engages in continuous education relevant to the position and provides guidance and support to students and other health professionals in the team.
Supports the department in maintaining an appropriate stock of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy supplies (splinting supplies, braces, K-tape, theraband, clinical toys, ADL equipment, etc.). This may also include inventory control, labelling new equipment, cleaning of loaner equipment, storage/retrieval of equipment, maintenance checks, and arranging repairs for loaner equipment.
Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) program
Experience in a rehabilitation setting
Additional Qualifications/ Assets:

Proficiency with TELUS Med Access EMR, Meditech , CRMS, and Microsoft Office tools an asset
Experience working in and understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of rural health care services delivery
Understands systemic racism and applies concepts of cultural safety in engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities
Regularly stands and walks, and drives to and from sites/homes within the zone.
Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment that requires rapid physical movement and reflexes and controlled movement.
Deals with unexpected urgent requests;
Class 5 Driver's License
Use of personal vehicle is required

📌 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Assistant (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 NL Health Services
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador