Physiotherapist

Job summary

Assess patients’ physical abilities and examine them to determine appropriate physiotherapy care. Plan and deliver physiotherapy programs, select exercises and equipment, teach or supervise patient exercises, and coordinate with other health professionals and support staff.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Bachelor's degree Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Relocation costs covered by employer Orthopedics 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

What you’ll do

Assess patients’ physical abilities and examine them to determine appropriate physiotherapy care. Plan and deliver physiotherapy programs, select exercises and equipment, teach or supervise patient exercises, and coordinate with other health professionals and support staff.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and English-language ability are listed; experience is an asset. Candidates need to pass the Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards Examination and hold provincial or territorial licensure; a criminal record check is required.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Physical Examination
• Physiotherapy Program Planning
• Exercise Selection
• Therapeutic Exercise Instruction
• Orthopedics
• Staff Supervision
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Healthcare