physiotherapist

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Physical therapy / therapist

Work setting

• Neurology
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Sports therapy
• Orthopedics
• Chronic care therapy center
• Geriatrics
• Manipulative therapy
• Private practice

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Examine the patient
• Make decisions on tests and procedures
• Supervise technical and support staff
• 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
• Administer evaluative tests and procedures

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Repetitive tasks
• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

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

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience