Physiotherapy Assistant

Job Summary:

Physio Plantagenet is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physiotherapy Assistant to join our team for a maternity leave replacement starting in May 2024. As a Physiotherapy Assistant, you will work directly under the supervision of licensed physiotherapists to provide follow-up care and assist with therapy sessions for our clients. Your primary responsibility will be to execute the therapy plans created by our physiotherapists, ensuring clients receive the highest level of care and support. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in improving the mobility, function, and overall quality of life for residents in the Alfred-Plantagenet region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth subjective assessments with clients to understand their needs and concerns.
• Perform basic objective measurements as directed by supervising physiotherapists, including range of motion assessments, posture and gait observations, outcome measures, and balance assessments.
• Provide supervision and guidance during exercise program sessions in our clinic's gym.
• Offer education and recommendations to clients as directed by supervising physiotherapists.
• Apply modalities with approved settings, including therapeutic ultrasound, heat, ice, IFC, TENS, muscle stimulation, and Shockwave therapy.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the gym and equipment used during therapy sessions.
• Conduct follow-up calls with clients to ensure continuity of care.
• Accurately document subjective and objective notes for each client.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Completion of the Physiotherapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant Program from a certified college or a bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics or related health field.
• Familiarity with Practice Perfect EMR and various modalities (ultrasound, heat, ice, IFC, TENS, muscle stim, Shockwave therapy) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for providing client-centered care.
• Strong organizational abilities to manage and maintain thorough documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to client care, ethical principles, integrity, and accountability.

Work Environment:

The Physiotherapy Assistant position is based in a private clinic setting with private treatment rooms. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced physiotherapists in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Language:

• French and English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-01