Physiotherapist

Job summary

Assess patients’ physical abilities, administer evaluative tests, and plan and deliver physiotherapy programs using appropriate exercises and techniques. Maintain clinical records, collaborate with other health professionals, supervise staff, procure equipment, and conduct physiotherapy research.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Bachelor's degree Experience 7 months to less than 1 year On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Sports therapy Hospital/medical facility or clinic Responsibilities Tasks Administer evaluative tests Assess patients' physical abilities Examine the patient Make decisions on tests and procedures Supervise technical and support staff Order and purchase equipment Plan physiotherapy programs Select appropriate exercises, apparatus and manipulations Maintain clinical and progress reports Confer with other health professionals Conduct research in physiotherapy 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 Hand-eye co-ordination Combination of sitting, standing, walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Repetitive tasks Fast-paced environment Walking Attention to detail Benefits Health benefits Health care plan Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

What you’ll do

Assess patients’ physical abilities, administer evaluative tests, and plan and deliver physiotherapy programs using appropriate exercises and techniques. Maintain clinical records, collaborate with other health professionals, supervise staff, procure equipment, and conduct physiotherapy research.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and 7 months to less than 1 year of experience are specified. The role requires English and the Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulatory Boards Examination, as well as licensure by provincial or territorial authorities.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan

Listed skills

• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Physical Ability Evaluation
• Physiotherapy Program Planning
• Exercise Selection
• Therapeutic Exercise Instruction
• Clinical Documentation
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Physiotherapy Research
• Staff Supervision
• Equipment Procurement

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Science & Research