Physiotherapist

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

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

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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