Physical Therapist

Work setting

• Sports therapy
• Orthopedics
• Acute care therapy
• Medical clinic
• Chronic care therapy
• Geriatrics
• Manipulative therapy
• Private practice
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Administer evaluative 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
• Eligible for professional liability insurance
• Confidential security clearance
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program