Physiotherapy Assistant

Work setting

• Office of health care professional

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• 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
• Examine the patient
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Help physical therapists
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Process files and paperwork

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Work under pressure
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits