PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT

Languages -English

Salary – CAD $37 – $40 per hour for 30 – 40 hours a week ( as per experience)

Education – College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience – 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work setting – Urban area

Responsibilities –
Tasks:
– Assess patients' physical abilities
– Assist health care professionals
– Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
– Follow through on treatment programs with patients
– Clean and maintain equipment
– Plan physiotherapy programs
– Document patient rehabilitation progress
– Schedule and confirm appointments

Area of specialization – Physiotherapy

Additional information –
Personal suitability:
– Punctuality
– Client focus
– Excellent oral communication
– Judgement
– Dependability
– Initiative
– Organized
– Team player