Government of Canada

physiotherapy assistant


Pay20.00 / hour
LocationNewmarket/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 38845715

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

      Experience

      Will train

      Work setting

      • Rehabilitation centre and special health institution
      • Sports therapy

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Assist during assessment of patients and carry out treatment programs and develop materials for use with patients
      • Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
      • Clean and maintain equipment
      • Perform various administrative functions
      • Schedule and confirm appointments
      • Supervise technical and support staff
      • Set up and dismantle equipment
      • Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
      • Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
      • Perform general clerical duties
      • Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
      • Maintain inventory of equipment
      • Maintain supplies
      • Maintain clinical and progress reports
      • Confer with other health professionals
      • Assist health care professionals
      • Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
      • Organize and maintain inventory
      • Record vital signs
      • Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • CPR Certificate

      Experience and specialization

      Specialization in family practice

      • Manipulative therapy

      Area of specialization

      • Physiotherapy
      • Neurology

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Initiative
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Reliability
      • Team player
      • Dependability
      • Punctuality

      Benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Bonus

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Learning/training paid by employer
      • Parking available
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