Physiotherapist Assistant

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Assist during assessment of patients and carry out treatment programs and develop materials for use with patients
• 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
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Hire and train staff
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Perform various administrative functions
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan