Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 30 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

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Sports therapy Medical clinic Orthopedics

Tasks

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Administer evaluative tests 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 Follow through on treatment programs with patients Maintain prescription records Supervise technical and support staff Clean and maintain equipment Assist chiropractor with patient health education Plan physiotherapy programs Process claims such as health insurance or workers compensation Collect statistics Connect treatment machines to patients, as directed by chiropractor Assist chiropractor with physical examinations Conduct research in physiotherapy Process files and paperwork Order supplies and equipment Organize and maintain inventory

Computer and technology knowledge

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MS Excel MS Office MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word

Area of specialization

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Physiotherapy

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Physically demanding Hand-eye co-ordination Combination of sitting, standing, walking Repetitive tasks Standing for extended periods Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Sound discrimination Walking

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Accurate Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Reliability Team player * Creativity