physiotherapist

Work setting

• Rheumatology
• Willing to relocate
• Orthopedics
• Chronic care therapy center
• Manipulative therapy
• Home care and visiting care agency
• Hospital / medical facility or clinic
• Private practice
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Tasks

• Administer evaluative tests
• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Examine the patient
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

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

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees