physiotherapist assistant (PTA)
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
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
- Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Administer evaluative tests
- 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
- Follow through on treatment programs with patients
- Administer evaluative tests and procedures
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Hire and train staff
- Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
- Document patient rehabilitation progress
- Schedule and confirm appointments
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Physiotherapy
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Repetitive tasks
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Judgement
- Accurate
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Pension plan
Market insight
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The employer lists from 75 920 $ for this role at Physio-Health and Fitness Inc. in Kitchener. For comparison, the local market median is about 75 103 $ based on 122 similar offers.
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