physiotherapist assistant (PTA)

New Light Physiotherapy Clinic; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une clinique de physiothérapie recherche un(e) professionnel(le) pour administrer des tests, évaluer les capacités physiques des patients et assister les thérapeutes. Le candidat idéal doit avoir un diplôme collégial en santé et 1 à 2 ans d'expérience. La position exige une attention aux détails et la capacité à travailler sous pression. Voici une opportunité dynamique dans un environnement de travail rapide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 à 2 ans d'expérience en physiothérapie.
• Compétences en gestion de l'équipement médical.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement rapide.

Responsibilities

• Administrer des tests d'évaluation aux patients.
• Développer des programmes de physiothérapie pour réhabiliter les patients.
• Documenter la progression de la réhabilitation des patients.
• Assister des professionnels de la santé dans l'évaluation des patients.

Skills

Compétences interpersonnelles

Communication orale

Attention aux détails

Organisation

Education

Certificat ou diplôme collégial de 1 à 2 ans

Job description

Durée de l'emploi : Permanent

Langue de travail : Anglais

Heures de travail : 30 hours per week

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Assist health care professionals
• Assist physicians in the assessment of patients
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and / or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Develop information materials for patients
• Examine the patient
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help orthopedic surgeons
• Help physical therapists
• Maintain inventories of medications and pharmaceutical products
• Maintain prescription records
• Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Record test results and medications given by ophthalmologists
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Supervise technical and support staff
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Lay out surgical instruments
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Reassemble equipment and assemble packs of sterile supplies and instruments for delivery to hospital departments
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment and instrumentation for re-use according to standardized safety practices
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Confer with other health professionals
• Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Order supplies and equipment

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Organized
• Reliability

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years