Physiotherapy assistant Permanent Part Time

Work setting

• Office of health care professional
• Orthopedics
• Private practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Process files and paperwork
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Medical specialization

• Kinesiology or human kinetics

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy
• Athletic therapy

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Bondable
• Child Abuse Registry check

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player