physiotherapy assistant

Physio-Health and Fitness Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ottawa is seeking a skilled professional to manage physiotherapy programs and assist patients with rehabilitation. The role involves administering tests, planning treatments, and supervising staff while ensuring patient care and safety. Candidates must have relevant certification and experience in a fast-paced environment. This is a permanent position with a focus on client interaction and technical support.

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certificates required.
• Physical ability to assist patients and manage equipment.
• Previous experience in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer tests using equipment and monitor results.
• Plan and carry out treatment programs as directed by physiotherapists.
• Supervise technical and support staff.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

College diploma or certificate from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 37.5 hours per week
• Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Expérience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

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

Responsibilities

• 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 supplies
• Connect treatment machines to patients, as directed by chiropractor
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
• Perform general clerical duties
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Teach and / or supervise exercises to patients

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

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
• Attention to detail
• Walking

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Financial benefits

• Pension plan