Physiotherapist

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Orthopedics
• Private practice
• Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess patients' physical abilities
• Examine the patient
• Supervise technical and support staff
• Plan physiotherapy programs
• Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits