Physiotherapist
Detalhes do emprego
**PHYSIOTHERAPIST**:
- P**hysiotherapist's main tasks include**:
- Evaluating the medical history and the movement and functional abilities of new patients
- Developing treatment plans based on medical diagnoses and prescriptions
- Providing patients with massage therapy to relieve soft tissue pain
- Mobilizing and manipulating muscles and joints
- Providing treatment using physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment (e.g. laser therapy, electrotherapy)
- Giving patients exercises designed to strengthen and increase their motor abilities
- Showing patients exercises that they can perform on their own at home (and correcting any incorrect posture / movements)
- Motivating patients to develop their strength and perform exercises by themselves without supervision
- Helping patients and their families cope with the recovery process
- Keeping updated patient records detailing all therapy provided (i.e. treatment and results)
- Adjusting plans and prescribing new treatment, where necessary
- **Physiotherapists require the following skills**:
- Knowledge of various forms of physical therapy (e.g. manipulation, massage therapy, postural therapy)
- Knowledge of equipment-based therapy, such as laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, etc.
- Ability to provide physiotherapy treatment without supervision
- Physical strength and stamina
- Empathy and an aptitude for interpersonal relations
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible approach to working hours and willingness to work shifts
- With QCHP License
- With NOC
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