Job Overview

Reporting to the Rehabilitation Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The role involves obtaining a detailed medical history, performing specific and standardized tests and evaluation procedures to determine a physical diagnosis. Holistic treatment programs are developed using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques to assist patients in regaining and/or maintaining the optimum level of function.

The Physiotherapist communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management. This position provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervises physiotherapy assistants and aides. As a member of a clinical team, the Ph...