Government of Canada - Central
physiotherapy assistant
Pay34.10 / hour
LocationToronto/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 44149325
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Urban area
- Sports therapy
- Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
- 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
- Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
- Set up and dismantle equipment
- Supervise technical and support staff
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Hire and train staff
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Assist chiropractor with patient health education
- Plan physiotherapy programs
- Maintain clinical and progress reports
- Maintain inventory of equipment
- Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
- Perform general clerical duties
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- MS Office
- Physiotherapy
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
- Walking
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Pension plan
About the company
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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
Responsibilities
Tasks
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Personal suitability
Benefits
Financial benefits