physical therapy technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Supervise technical and support staff
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Assist chiropractor with patient health education
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Maintain supplies
• Assist chiropractor with physical examinations
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients