Physiotherapy Assistant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
• 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
• Develop information materials for patients
• Examine adult clients to assess hearing loss, recommend type of hearing instrument, take earmold impressions and perform follow-up examinations and readjustments
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Take earmold impressions and fit and adjust hearing instruments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available