PTA (physical therapist assistant)

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Education or training

Work setting

• Sports therapy
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Tasks

• Assist health care professionals
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help physical therapists
• Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Confer with other health professionals
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy
• Athletic therapy

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Walking

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission

Other benefits

• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 50 hours per week