- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
Work setting
Sports therapyMedical clinicOrthopedics
Tasks
Administer evaluative testsAssess patients' physical abilitiesAssist health care professionalsAssist physicians in the assessment of patientsCarry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilitiesFollow through on treatment programs with patientsMaintain prescription records Supervise technical and support staffClean and maintain equipmentAssist chiropractor with patient health educationPlan physiotherapy programsProcess claims such as health insurance or workers compensationCollect statisticsConnect treatment machines to patients, as directed by chiropractorAssist chiropractor with physical examinationsConduct research in physiotherapyProcess files and paperworkOrder supplies and equipmentOrganize and maintain inventory
Computer and technology knowledge
MS ExcelMS OfficeMS OutlookMS PowerPointMS WindowsMS Word
Area of specialization
Physiotherapy
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentPhysically demandingHand-eye co-ordinationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingRepetitive tasksStanding for extended periodsAttention to detailAbility to distinguish between coloursSound discriminationWalking
Personal suitability
PunctualityClient focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationInterpersonal awarenessJudgementAccurateExcellent written communicationFlexibilityOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerCreativity
