physiotherapy assistant

Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Sports therapy. Acute care therapy. Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres. Hospital/medical facility or clinic. Private practice. Rehabilitation centre and special health institution. Health care institution, facility or clinic. 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. Follow through on treatment programs with patients. Help physical therapists. Clean and maintain equipment. Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies. Document patient rehabilitation progress. Process files and paperwork.

Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Office. MS Outlook. MS Windows. MS Word. Area of specialization: Physiotherapy. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Hand-eye co-ordination. Work under pressure. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Walking.

Personal suitability: Punctuality. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Interpersonal awareness. Accurate. Dependability. Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more.

Employment terms options: Day. Weekend.