physiotherapist assistant (PTA)
Top Benefits
About the role
Education: College/CEGEP. Kinesiology and exercise science. Physical therapy technician/assistant. Kinesiotherapy/kinesiotherapist. Work setting: Neurology. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Rural area. Amputees. Office of health care professional. Sports therapy. Orthopedics. Hospital/medical facility or clinic. Private practice. Pediatrics. Geriatrics. 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. Follow through on treatment programs with patients. Help physical therapists. Maintain prescription records . Set up and dismantle equipment. Supervise technical and support staff. Clean and maintain equipment. Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies. Maintain clinical and progress reports. Maintain inventory of equipment. Document patient rehabilitation progress. Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : CPR Certificate. Area of specialization: Physiotherapy. 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. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Sound discrimination. Walking. Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Accurate. Dependability. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Creativity. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Gasoline paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Support for newcomers and refugees: Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth. Support for Veterans: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans . Support for Indigenous people: Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities.