Physiotherapy aide
PRIMARY REHAB INC.
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
- Physical therapy technician/assistant
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
- Medical clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
- Set up and dismantle equipment
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Order and purchase equipment
- Plan physiotherapy programs
- Maintain supplies
- Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
- Document patient rehabilitation progress
- Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
- 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
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- 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
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Walking