physiotherapist assistant (PTA)

Job summary

Carry out rehabilitation treatment programs under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists for patients with injuries or disabilities. Maintain equipment, process files and paperwork, and schedule and confirm appointments.

Job details

Overview Languages Bilingual Education College/CEGEP or equivalent experience Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Private practice Responsibilities Tasks 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 files and paperwork Schedule and confirm appointments Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Standing for extended periods Personal suitability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Reliability

What you’ll do

Carry out rehabilitation treatment programs under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists for patients with injuries or disabilities. Maintain equipment, process files and paperwork, and schedule and confirm appointments.

Requirements

College/CEGEP education or equivalent experience is listed, and experience is an asset. CPR and First Aid certificates are listed; the role also calls for strong oral and written communication, organization, and reliability.

Listed skills

• Appointment Scheduling · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Treatment Program Delivery
• Patient Rehabilitation
• Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance
• File and Paperwork Processing
• Appointment Scheduling
• Appointment Confirmation
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Organization
• Reliability

Job areas

• Healthcare

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