Physiotherapist

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Sports therapy
• Medical clinic
• Chronic care therapy
• Home care and visiting care agency
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Supervise technical and support staff
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures
• Order and purchase equipment
• 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 

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Walking
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan