Physical Therapy Assistant/Technician

Job description

Responsibilities

-Assess clients' physical abilities through evaluative procedures such as functional ability tests and make a physiotherapy diagnosis
-Establish treatment goals with patients based on diagnoses
-Develop and implement physiotherapy treatment plans including therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage, education, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and other modalities
-Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly
-Provide advice on exercise and strategies to implement at home to enhance and or maintain treatment
-Communicate with referring physician and other health care professionals regarding clients' problems, needs and progress
-Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals
-Develop and implement health promotion programs for clients, staff and the community
-May conduct research in physiotherapy


Education
-No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience
-Experience an asset - 2 years minimum preferred

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities
-Fast-paced environment
-Physically demanding
-Repetitive tasks

Wage:
-$19-26 Cad/Hr

Work Location
- Canada

Languages
-English
-IELTS/PTE credentials may be required

Additional information