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The Physiotherapy Assistant is responsible for the provision of treatment programs that have been developed and are supervised by a qualified physiotherapist, as directed by professional practice guidelines. The Physiotherapy Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to the rehabilitation department.
Job Responsibility:
Implements the components of the treatment plan as directed by the physiotherapist, including: mobility, transfers, cognitive/perceptual/remedial activities, communication skills, recreational activities, modalities and exercise programs
Participates in the provision of ongoing education of clients, family members and other hospital staff
Attends, whenever practical, family conferences, reports and multidiscipline meetings to maintain communication and consistency of care
Reports observations of patient/client's performance and response to services to the physiotherapist. Report changes in health status to the physiotherapist and/or Nursing
Communicates with members of the rehabilitation team regarding treatment programs and client progress. Documentation will include charting and flow sheets
Recognizes risk factors, contraindication and precautions related to patient exercise and rehabilitation programs
Measures patients’ range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine the effects of treatment or for patient evaluations
Trains patients in the use of orthopaedic braces, prostheses, and supportive/assistive devices (canes, crutches, walkers)
Assists in transporting patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements
Prepares treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists and check and store equipment after treatment
Participates in the department’s Quality Improvement Program
Participates in committee work related to the rehabilitation team and/or organization
Maintains necessary workload measurement
Perform clerical duties such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, taking messages, scheduling outpatients, and managing the patient wait list
Carries out all work assignments safely and be knowledgeable of and in compliance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures. (ie. Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Demonstrates commitment to continuing education
Any other such duties as may be delegated from time to time by the physiotherapists and Director, Outpatient Services
Requirements:
Graduate of a recognized physiotherapy assistant program at the post-secondary level (or graduate of a comparable post-secondary health care program)
Previous experience working directly with clients in a health care facility
Knowledge in the field of gerontology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Competent in using Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment
Ability to work under close supervision and to follow verbal and written instruction
Current CPR certification
Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job