Rehabilitation Attendant- Allied Health- Full Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to support physiotherapists in patient care. The role involves executing therapy programs, maintaining medical records, and ensuring a clean work environment. Candidates should possess a diploma in physiotherapy or occupational therapy and have at least 2 years of practical experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this collaborative role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years practical physiotherapy experience required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physiotherapist with patient treatment and education.
• Carry out exercise and therapy activities with patients.
• Maintain medical records and cleanliness of equipment.

Skills

Instruction on mobility aids

Range of motion exercises

Ultrasound knowledge

Electrical stimulation knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Diploma

Job description

Duties

• As directed by the physiotherapist, carry out exercise and walking programs and/or therapy activities with patients to increase endurance and tolerance
• Assist physiotherapist with patient treatment.
• Participate in facilitation of group therapy
• Facilitate education to patients as assigned by the Physiotherapist
• Perform routine range of motion exercises on patients.
• Prepare and apply the following treatments under the direct supervision of the therapist; ultrasound, electrical stimulation. The site intensity and rate being initiated by the responsible physiotherapist.
• Record and enter workload units in software..
• Maintain medical records of treatment provided as required in EMR .
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
• Participate in quality improvement
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Assistant Diploma
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years practical physiotherapy experience
  
  

Knowledge/Ability

• Demonstrated ability to instruct patients on the use of crutches, canes, walkers and slings
• Demonstrated knowledge in range of motion exercises
• Demonstrated knowledge of ultrasound, electrical stimulation
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently, under supervision and as a part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, tact, courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
  

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.