Physiotherapist Assistant
Core
Provide rehabilitation services to residents in a long-term care home by implementing treatment plans to improve functional independence.
Role type
Physiotherapist Assistant (clinical support)
Builds
Rehabilitation services for long-term care residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care / Physical therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Implementing treatment plans, conducting group exercise classes, maintaining rehabilitation equipment, functional mobility training, musculoskeletal/neurological/cardiorespiratory knowledge
Preferred skills
Geriatric rehabilitation experience, familiarity with transfer/gait aids and wheelchairs, pain management modalities
Responsibilities
Accept assigned tasks from supervising physiotherapist, follow resident-centered care plans, implement treatment for transfers/ambulation/strength/balance, conduct group exercise classes, maintain and clean equipment, participate in quality improvement programs