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Physiotherapist Assistant (Pta)
Posted on November 5, 2024
by Steeles Health Center
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Job Sector:
Healthcare & Social Workers
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 222
Duration: 18 calendar days (14 business days)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/ontario/brampton/270635281/physiotherapist-assistant-pta/
Job Description
Tasks
- Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, and monitor, check and calibrate auditory equipment
- Assess patients’ physical abilities
- Assist health care professionals
- Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
- Position patients for treatments by chiropractor or machine
- Apply and adjust casts, splints and bandages
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Connect treatment machines to patients, as directed by chiropractor
- Document patient rehabilitation progress
- Process files and paperwork
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Take patients’ general medical and ophthalmic history
- Organize and maintain inventory
Benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available