physiotherapy assistant

EGLINTON-BAYVIEW AND JOINTS IN MOTION INC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports therapy is seeking a physiotherapy assistant to join their team in Toronto. The role involves administering tests, assisting healthcare professionals, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have relevant certifications and be willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPR Certificate required.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• Experience in physiotherapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer tests and monitor equipment.
• Assist healthcare professionals and carry out treatment programs.
• Maintain clinical and progress reports.

Skills

Hand-eye co-ordination

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

Work setting

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

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

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