Rehabilitation Assistant - Medical Rehabilitation Services - Temporary Full Time
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About the role
Temporary Full-Time Position- (1.0 FTE)
July 14, 2025- October 31, 2025
This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 to $45.47
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Manager of Medical Rehabilitation Services and working with staff of the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) and the general public, the Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) assists Physiotherapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech Language Therapists (SLP) in the rehabilitation of hospital patients. This position performs assigned tasks and treatments for hospital patients under the clinical direction of an OT, PT, or SLP.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required**:**
- Knowledge of general medical terminology and conditions;
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology;
- Some knowledge of office procedures;
- Excellent judgment, problem solving and organizational skills;
- Time management skills;
- Effective oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated computer skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with individual clients and groups;
- Ability to lead individual and group rehab programs under the direction of a rehab professional;
- Ability to display tact, patience and understanding to patients/clients;
- Ability to work with and motivate people from various ages, backgrounds and cultures;
- Ability to schedule clients and keep accurate statistics;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Cross cultural awareness;
- Demonstrated computer skills.
The successful candidate is required to have a Therapy Assistant (OTA or PTA) diploma from an accredited Canadian program or a Kinesiology Degree with at least one year of experience working as a Rehabilitation Assistant. Recent experience providing treatment under the direction of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist in a hospital setting, experience ordering rehab equipment & supplies and experience with mechanical checks and minor repairs of wheelchairs are desired.
Incentives:
- Generous Vacation Time
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date- Open Until Filled
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.
Rehabilitation Assistant - Medical Rehabilitation Services - Temporary Full Time
Top Benefits
About the role
Temporary Full-Time Position- (1.0 FTE)
July 14, 2025- October 31, 2025
This position is at the L06 level with an hourly pay range of $35.94 to $45.47
(PSAC Bargaining Unit)
Reporting to the Manager of Medical Rehabilitation Services and working with staff of the Yukon Hospital Corporation (YHC) and the general public, the Rehabilitation Assistant (RA) assists Physiotherapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Speech Language Therapists (SLP) in the rehabilitation of hospital patients. This position performs assigned tasks and treatments for hospital patients under the clinical direction of an OT, PT, or SLP.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required**:**
- Knowledge of general medical terminology and conditions;
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology;
- Some knowledge of office procedures;
- Excellent judgment, problem solving and organizational skills;
- Time management skills;
- Effective oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated computer skills;
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with individual clients and groups;
- Ability to lead individual and group rehab programs under the direction of a rehab professional;
- Ability to display tact, patience and understanding to patients/clients;
- Ability to work with and motivate people from various ages, backgrounds and cultures;
- Ability to schedule clients and keep accurate statistics;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Cross cultural awareness;
- Demonstrated computer skills.
The successful candidate is required to have a Therapy Assistant (OTA or PTA) diploma from an accredited Canadian program or a Kinesiology Degree with at least one year of experience working as a Rehabilitation Assistant. Recent experience providing treatment under the direction of a physiotherapist/occupational therapist in a hospital setting, experience ordering rehab equipment & supplies and experience with mechanical checks and minor repairs of wheelchairs are desired.
Incentives:
- Generous Vacation Time
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- On-site Gym
- Free Parking
Closing Date- Open Until Filled
About Yukon Hospital Corporation
We are a family of acute care hospitals focused on delivering safe and excellent care to all Yukoners, closer to home, at our facilities in Whitehorse, Dawson City and Watson Lake. Our comprehensive health services set a high standard of care in our territory and are models of care both nationally and internationally. Our community of more than 500 health care providers, professionals and medical staff are passionate about and strive to provide the best care every time.
Whitehorse General Hospital is Yukon's primary acute care centre, providing a full range of care, including 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care, surgical services, cancer care, visiting specialists clinics, therapy and lab services, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Dawson City Community Hospital and Watson Lake Community Hospital allow many Yukoners to receive care closer to home through access to 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and ambulatory care as well as many lab and diagnostic imaging services.