Physiotherapy Assistant

Work setting

• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Physician's office

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
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation
• Maintain supplies
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Perform general clerical duties
• Perform various administrative functions
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history
• Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Additional information

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player