Government of Canada - Central
physiotherapist assistant (PTA)
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Job Description
- Req#: 44318458
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Sports therapy
- Medical clinic
- Orthopedics
- Administer evaluative tests
- Assess patients' physical abilities
- Assist health care professionals
- Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
- 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
- Maintain prescription records
- Supervise technical and support staff
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Assist chiropractor with patient health education
- Plan physiotherapy programs
- Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
- Collect statistics
- Connect treatment machines to patients, as directed by chiropractor
- Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
- Conduct research in physiotherapy
- Process files and paperwork
- Order supplies and equipment
- Organize and maintain inventory
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- Physiotherapy
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sound discrimination
- Walking
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Accurate
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Creativity
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
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