physiotherapy assistant

Employment and Social Development Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves administering tests, assisting in treatment programs, and ensuring patient care is prioritized. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to client focus, working in a fast-paced environment. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient rehabilitation and well-being. If you are passionate about health care and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in physiotherapy and patient rehabilitation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Administer tests and monitor auditory equipment.
• Assist healthcare professionals in treatment programs.
• Maintain clinical reports and supervise staff.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Client Focus

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

College Certificate or Diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job details

• Location Nepean , ON
• Salary 34.10 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3300243

Overview

Languages

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Urban area
• Sports therapy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Supervise technical and support staff
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Hire and train staff
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist chiropractor with patient health education
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
• Perform general clerical duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Pension plan

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-06-07

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Physio-Health and Fitness Inc.

• Health care and social assistance
• 1job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)