physiotherapy assistant

Body Dynamics is a well-estabilished multi-disciplinary rehabilitation clinic located near Eglinton West and Dufferin.

This position is apart time position for a physiotherapist assistant for SATURDAYS.

The key responsibilities are:

* Provide clinical care for assigned patients
* Provide timely and astute information to relevant team members
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective patient interaction.
* This is a fast pace environment and time management skill is necessary.

performance

* Participate in program planning
* Proper cleaning of equipment and shared spaces and facilities according to the Ministry of Health regulations
* Follow the clinic's COVID-19 protocol for proper screening and monitoring of patients and staff, and cleaning of equipment
* Assist the administrator staff with booking, reviewing notes with patients and obtaining signature
* Implement the components of the treatment plan as directed by the physiotherapists and chiropractors
* Assist patients with their exercise program
* Apply treatment modalities including laser, TENS, shockwave, Interferential current therapy (IFC), heat and cold therapy
* Assist with cleaning and preparation of the treatment rooms
* Assist with walking, transfers and safe mobility, etc.
* Monitor and report changes in health status to the supervisor
* Order prescribed assistive or adaptive equipment
* Maintain equipment inventories

Training and support is provided for all new and existing assistants as requested.

*Qualifications*

* Strong patient care skills
* Knowledge of physiotherapy terminology
* Experience with physiotherapy modalities
* Excellent time management abilities
* Effective communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals
* Ability to assist in various therapeutic activities and support physiotherapists in treatment plans

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.50-$18.00 per hour

Benefits:
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Store discount



Experience:
* physiotherapy assistance: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person