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Physiotherapist assistant (PTA) needed in Canada by Manvir Purewal Physiotherapy
showing patients how to use mobility aids. helping patients prepare for treatment (including helping with dressing and undressing) working on exercises with patients. writing reports and updating patients’ records.
Job details
- Location: 702-13737 96 Avenue Surrey, BCV3V 0C6
- Salary: $27.00HOUR hourly for 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment: Permanent employment
Full time - Evening, Weekend, Shift, On Call, Early Morning, Morning
- Start date: Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Other benefits
- Vacancies: 4 vacancies
We are looking for an educated and licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to help patients improve their mobility and move forward. You will work closely and under the direction of the physical therapist, treating patients with medical problems or other conditions that limit their ability to move or perform functional activities.
Responsibilities
- Implement selected components of care and interventions in a technically competent manner
- Instruct and counsel patients effectively in exercises
- Identify patient’s needs and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
- Recommend options, courses of action or modifications in selected treatments ensuring patient’s progress, safety and comfort
- Apply the latest research related to restoring function, reducing symptoms frequency, and preventing injury
- Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services
- Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information
- Measure performance and report on patient’s medical record
- Participate in patient status judgments
- Adhere to ethical and legal standards
- Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge
Requirements and skills
- Proven working experience as Physical Therapist Assistant
- Excellent knowledge of physiology best practices and standards
- Hands on experience with therapeutic exercises, functional training and physical modalities
- Ability to communicate and instruct effectively
- Health care administration and documentation skills
- Licence to practice or relevant certification
- Associate or BS degree in PTA
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Additional Skills
- Schedule and confirm appointments; Clean and maintain equipment
- Area of Specialization
- Physiotherapy
- Work Setting
- Private practice
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods
- Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Reliability; Organized
- Physiotherapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy Assistants Specific Skills
- Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
- Other benefits
- Free parking available
Benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Persons with disabilities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
How to apply
By email
purelifetab@gmail.com
Advertised until
2022-07-05
