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Physical therapists (PTs) are expected to review a patient's medical history as well as any
referrals or notes from doctors or surgeons. They will diagnose a patient's dysfunctional
movements through observation and listening to their concerns. They will then issue a
treatment for patients by using exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy and
specialized equipment to ease a patient's issues. They will progressively monitor a client's
recovery process and will offer advice.
Sample Job Titles: Home Care Physical Therapist, Registered Physical Therapist,
Rehabilitation Services Director
Provincial Outlook
Estimated Salary
$31,238 - $118,565
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Education Level
Secondary School
On-the-job Training
College/Apprenticeship
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Compatibility
76%
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Work Environment
Physical therapists typically work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, and nursing
homes; they spend much of their time on their feet, working with patients. Because they
must often lift and move patients, they are vulnerable to back injuries. Therapists can limit
these risks by using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques when assisting patients.
Main Duties
dysfunction in patients.
Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory
perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks
and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives.
Release patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been
attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Meet with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement,
or assess the intervention program.
Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase
patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
Inform patients and refer to appropriate practitioners when diagnosis reveals findings
outside physical therapy.
Important Skills
Compassion. Physical therapists are often drawn to the profession in part by a desire
to help people. They work with people who are in pain and must have empathy for
their patients.
Detail oriented. Like other healthcare providers, physical therapists should have
strong analytic and observational skills to diagnose a patients problem, evaluate
treatments, and provide safe, effective care.
Dexterity. Physical therapists must use their hands to provide manual therapy and
therapeutic exercises. They should feel comfortable massaging and otherwise
physically assisting patients.
Interpersonal skills. Because physical therapists spend a lot of time interacting with
patients, they should enjoy working with people. They must be able to explain
treatment programs, motivate patients, and listen to patients concerns to provide
effective therapy.
Physical stamina. Physical therapists spend much of their time on their feet, moving
as they work with patients. They should enjoy physical activity.
Resourcefulness. Physical therapists customize treatment plans for patients. They
must be flexible and able to adapt plans of care to meet the needs of each patient.
Career Cluster
Health Science
Outlook
Job Outlook
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories
Not Available
Nunavut
Not Available
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Not Available
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Not Available
Salary Ranges
Canada
$41,734 - $95,299
Alberta
$31,238 - $118,565
British Columbia
$52,167 - $100,328
Manitoba
$47,994 - $83,592
New Brunswick
$52,167 - $77,207
$53,502 - $84,531
Nova Scotia
$65,730 - $83,467
Northwest Territories
Not Available
Nunavut
Not Available
Ontario
$41,734 - $92,294
Not Available
Quebec
$35,474 - $83,467
Saskatchewan
$68,777 - $87,578
Yukon
Not Available
Salary Ranges are based on hourly rates for NOC 3142 (Physiotherapists) and an estimated 2086 hours per year
Employment Growth
2012
61,845
2013
63,487
2014
64,951
2015
66,412
2016
67,771
2017
68,960
2018
70,159
2019
71,395
2020
72,472
2021
73,620
2022
74,816
Requirements
Education Level
Secondary School
On-the-job Training
College/Apprenticeship
University
Requirements
Subject Areas
Physical Education
Science
Related Programs
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Career Spectrum
Kinesiology
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33%
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56%
Enterprising
Artistic
17%
17%
28%
22%
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Physical Education
Occupation Results
78%
72%
43%
64%
Social Science
Languages
67%
39%
55%
29%
English
Business
33%
28%
28%
39%
Computers
Mathematics
22%
22%
35%
29%
Creative Arts
17%
31%
26%
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86%
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78%
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Support
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67%
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Independence
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39%
22%
72%
78%
Compatibility
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to
achieve maximum benefit.
Just a bit
Maybe not
Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory
perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and
record data.
Somewhat
Definitely
Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material
risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives.
Somewhat
Release patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have
been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
Maybe not
Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Definitely
Just a bit
Just a bit
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Helpful Links
Ontario:
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
www.collegept.org
British Columbia:
College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia
www.cptbc.org
Alberta:
College of Physical Therapists of Alberta
www.cpta.ab.ca
Saskatchewan:
Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists Postal Address
http://www.scpt.org/
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