physical therapy aide

Description

Other technical workers in therapy and assessment perform various technical therapy and assessment functions. Some may assist professionals such as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, ophthalmologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, educational institutions, hearing aid retail stores, in the private practices of the professionals they assist, or they may be self-employed.



Hearing instrument practitioners

Examine adult clients to assess hearing loss using diagnostic evaluation and electro acoustic testing

Recommend and dispense or sell appropriate type of hearing instrument

Take earmold impressions for use in the manufacture of hearing devices

Fit, adjust and make minor modifications to hearing instruments

Educate clients in appropriate use, care and maintenance of hearing instruments

Communicate with audiologist or other health care professionals regarding patients' condition

Perform follow-up examinations and readjustments.

Communicative disorders assistants and speech-language pathology assistants

Assist speech-language pathologists and audiologists during assessment of patients

Carry out treatment programs, document results and develop materials for use with patients, under the supervision of speech-language pathologists or audiologists

Document patient rehabilitation progress

Check and maintain therapeutic equipment and materials.

Ophthalmic medical technologists and technicians

Take patients' general medical and ophthalmic history

Conduct specialized testing such as refractometry, ultrasonography, fluorescein angiography or ocular motility testing to aid ophthalmologists in assessing patients' vision

Instruct patient on diagnostic test and record, interpret and troubleshoot results

Assist ophthalmologists in performing ophthalmic procedures, and surgeries

Prepare specimens for culture and staining

Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications as directed by ophthalmologists

Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment

May instruct and supervise other ophthalmic staff and perform various administrative duties

May participate in research activities.

Physical rehabilitation therapists

Collect and analyse information from clients' file upon referral from the physiotherapist or physician

Develop, implement and monitor treatment plans of clients in collaboration with the physiotherapist or physician

Use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as manual techniques (e.g. massage), exercises, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy and thermotherapy (ice or heat) to achieve treatment objectives

Advise clients on postures, lifestyle and exercises to help them improve their physical condition.

Physiotherapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants

Under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, carry out treatment programs such as thermotherapy, traction, hydrotherapy and electrotherapeutic techniques to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities to maximize their ability to independently manage daily activities.



Languages

English



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



On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.



Responsibilities

Tasks

Assess patients' physical abilities

Assist health care professionals

Assist physicians in the assessment of patients

Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities

Help physical therapists

Administer evaluative tests and procedures

Connect treatment machines to patients, as directed by chiropractor

Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Standing for extended periods

Attention to detail

Personal suitability

Accurate

Organized

Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:



Support for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Support for youths

Support for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

Support for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

How to Apply

How to apply Direct Apply By Direct Apply Additional ways to apply By email jobsatsparshwellnessretreat@outlook.com What you must include in your application: Cover letter

Job Categories: Professional Services. Job Types: Contract. Job expires in 311 days.

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