physiotherapist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Physical therapy/therapist

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Orthopedics
• Chronic care therapy center
• Manipulative therapy
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Examine the patient
• Make decisions on tests and procedures
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Confer with other health professionals
• Teach and/or supervise exercises to patients

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available