physiotherapy assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Sports therapy
• Pre and post-natal care
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Manipulative therapy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist chiropractor with patient health education
• Collect statistics
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain supplies
• Connect treatment machines to patients, as directed by chiropractor
• Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Perform general clerical duties
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows