EXT-Exercise Therapist

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CA $19.50/hr - CA $22.50/hr

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Exercise Therapist to join our growing team!

Location: Mississauga/Halton and surrounding regions

Start date: Immediately

Schedule: Casual

• Travel to various sites in a day to provide coverage for staff for both planned and unplanned time off
• Independently lead group exercise and falls prevention programs in a group setting (you are not working under the scope of a PT)
• Implement exercise and education programs for seniors that focus on increasing mobility, pain relief, building strength, and improving balance
• Provide a consistent approach to prevent falls, reduce injuries, improve awareness of safety within the participant’s daily activities, develop an understanding of risks, falls prevention strategies, post-fall injuries, as well as increase participants’ independence, cognition, mobility and quality of life
• Prepare and maintain progress reports and basic metrics on participants and produces data as requested
• Be responsible for classroom setup and ensuring participants are able to enter the program site
• Attentively monitor residents while utilizing exercise equipment; promote and demonstrate safe use of all equipment as well as proper infection control practices for equipment
• Support and participate in the development and implementation of programs and objectives
• Accurately collect data for reporting
• This position would also provide experience working as Rehabilitation Therapist under the supervision of an PT/OT to deliver 1-1 treatments that are focused on maximizing a client's functional abilities and provide strategies around activities of daily living, memory and cognitive functioning and perception.

• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology or College Diploma in related fields
• First Aid (CPR & AED) Certification
• Must have a full driver's license, reliable car and willingness to travel between sites throughout the region
• Experience with seniors & group programming is an asset
• Bilingual is an asset

Apply today!

Interested in learning more? Visit our website  for more information.

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.

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at

• Entry level

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• Wellness and Fitness Services