Physiotherapist assistant (PTA)
Physiotherapy Associates
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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 health care professionals
- Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
- Help physical therapists
- Set up and dismantle equipment
- Administer evaluative tests and procedures
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Maintain supplies
- Document patient rehabilitation progress
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
- Process files and paperwork
- 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