Physiotherapy Assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Physical therapy/therapist
• Health and physical education/fitness, other

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Sports therapy
• Acute care therapy
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centers
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Private practice
• Rehabilitation center and special health institution
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist health care professionals
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help physical therapists
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Process files and paperwork

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• WalnutEMR (training will be provided)
• Ability to keep SOAP notes up to date

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.25 per hour

Work Location: In person