Work setting

• Sports therapy
• Acute care therapy
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centers
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Private practice
• Rehabilitation center and special health institution
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist health care professionals
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help physical therapists
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Prepare and maintain equipment and supplies
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Process files and paperwork