Physiotherapist

Job Information

You will work with a team of Physiotherapists who all independently manages case loads and provides diagnostic, intervention, treatment, referral services, health promotion and injury prevention education to in-patients, out-patients, home care and community patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Patients of the Physiotherapy Unit are referred by physicians, nurse practitioners, community nurses and self-referrals. As the physiotherapist, you will perform clinical assessments and provide ongoing direct and indirect care, i.e., treatment, education, referrals services, based on a best practice approach. You will design and implement client-centered programs, provide instruction and educational material on health and injury prevention, and deliver workshops on topics related to physiotherapy. Unlike Physiotherapists in southern institutions, you must have advanced knowledge in all areas of physiotherapy as opposed to a specialization in one area. You will evaluate the patients needs by assessing physical function, diagnosing the condition and prescribing, developing and implementing, and monitoring a treatment plan designed to meet the specific needs of the patient.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by :

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a Masters’ Degree in Physiotherapy.

Additional Requirements

Physiotherapists must have provisional professional licensure in any Canadian province and full licensure within six months of hire. In most cases, this will include graduating from a Canadian or other recognized Physiotherapy Program and successful completion of the Physiotherapy Competency Exam within a reasonable time frame.