physiotherapist assistant (PTA)

Additional Information

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres

Tasks

• Assist during assessment of patients and carry out treatment programs and develop materials for use with patients
• 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
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Perform various administrative functions
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Hire and train staff
• Assist health care professionals
• Assess patients' physical abilities

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Area of specialization

• Physiotherapy

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Long term benefits

• Pension plan
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week