Congratulations, You rock it!
if you are reading this article I assume you are about to complete a milestone and something exciting coming up next.
Well, no matter which phase of your career you are in it's always a good idea to do the research and know what is expected in future.
As part of my journey, I worked as PTA for a year and applied for express entry permanent residency application under CEC class.
Here are all the details you need to know about the PTA job experience letter......
IRCC requires that the Employment Reference Letter has:
(i) to be printed on the letterhead of the company and including the company's contact information (e-mail, phone number, and address),
(ii) to include the name, title and signature of your superior or the company's Human Resources (HR) officer, and
(iii) to incorporate your name, the title of all occupations held at the company with the following details for each one: list of duties, beginning and ending date of employment (if applicable), number of work hours/week, and salary and benefits per year.
Physical therapy assistant (PTA) definition.
Under the direction of physiotherapists, 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 manage daily activities independently.
A PTA’s duties may include:
providing clinical care for assigned patients
providing patient/family education and support to address physical, emotional and self-care needs as assigned
providing timely and astute information to relevant team members about the patient’s performance
participating in program planning
implementing the components of the treatment plan as directed by the physiotherapist
assisting with walking, transfers and safe mobility, etc.
helping the patient with his/her individual cognitive, perceptual and physical programs
assisting in or conducting group activities/exercise programs
monitoring and reporting changes in health status to the supervisor
ordering prescribed assistive or adaptive equipment
maintaining equipment inventories
Some buzz words and catchphrases which you might find useful are:
client-centred treatment
a multidisciplinary health care team
sound judgement
critical thinking skills
problem-solving skills
implement the components of the treatment plan
delegated therapeutic skills
timely and astute information
intervention strategy
assistive / adaptive equipment
This is such a helpful and comprehensive guide for anyone going through the process of applying for permanent residency as a PTA! It’s great to see all the necessary details laid out so clearly, from what IRCC requires in the employment reference letter to the specific duties and responsibilities that should be highlighted. Your step-by-step breakdown makes it so much easier to understand what’s expected and how to ensure the letter meets the criteria. Thank you for sharing your insights and making this process less overwhelming. Wishing everyone good luck with their PR applications!