PHYSIOTHERAPIST…

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TYPICAL DAY

Physically demanding,

Hand-eye co-ordination,

Combination of sitting, standing, walking,

Standing for extended periods,

Bending, crouching, kneeling, repetitive tasks,

Fast-paced environment,

Work under pressure

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work for hospitals, publicly and privately funded clinics, nursing

homes, schools and rehab centres

May work for children with physical disabilities,

Some Physiotherapists work in private practices.

Physiotherapy can be a physically demanding job.

Most people in this field are in clinical practice and spend long

hours standing, bending, lifting equipment, and physically

supporting

MY CAREER SALARY

The average income in this career is somewhere between $55,000 and

$80,000 a year. Exact earnings vary depending upon employer, level of

responsibility, experience, geographic location, and number of hours worked.

At the beginning of their careers, physiotherapists generally earn between

$35,000 and $55,000 a year, while those with many years of experience can

earn up to about $100,000 a year.

The income range for physiotherapists who open their own clinics is similar.

At first, they might earn less than $40,000 a year. As they become

established, this figure can rise to more than $100,000 a year.

POSITIVE ASPECTS

NEGATIVE ASPECTS

SCHOOLING OPTIONS

Tuition

$6,830 (approximate tuition and fees, 2012-13)

Western University

Academic Requirements

1. High school diploma (or equivalent)

3. Grade 12 university-level Mathematics (MDM4U, MHF4U or MCV4U)

4. Grade 12 university-level English (ENG4U)

5. Grade 12 university-level Biology (SBI4U)

6. Three additional Grade 12 university/college or university-level courses

Academic Recommendations

1. Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U) (strongly recommended)

GRADE 11 COURSES

GRADE 12 COURSES

WORK AND VOLUNTEER

SHSM & CO-OP

SHSM I completed my Health and Wellness High

Skills Major

I got a red seal on my diploma!

Co-op I did my co-op at the YMCA in Cambridge

I worked with people who had strokes

I helped run an exercise class

They also worked on high tech fitness equipment

MY INTEREST GRAPH

My Interest GraphRealistic InvestigativeArtisticSocialEnterprisingConventional

GOOD MATCH FOR CAREERI would be a good match for this career because my

second highest theme was social with a rank of 7 out of

10.

For social it says activities that assist others and

promote learning and personal development.

Like to help or otherwise be of service to people.

Since Physiotherapists help in the rehabilitation of

there clients this would be a good fit.

Also I think that physiotherapy is an interesting job and

would suit me fairly well.

JOB IN CANADA

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Part Time, Day

Salary: $30.00 to $35.00 Hourly for 20 hours per week

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Education: Completion of high school, Completion of

college/or university

Certified: Licenced by province

Employer: TRIOS College Business Technology Healthcare

REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED…

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Languages: Speak English, Read English,

Write English

Security and Safety: Criminal record

check

Work Conditions and Physical

Capabilities:

REFLECTIONI want to pursue the career of physiotherapist

for a few reasons,

Firstly, I like the idea of being able to help people

recover from an injury.

Secondly, that career related well with my interest

graph and would fall under the social component

Finally, it’s a good way to make a living. With rates

such as $15+ in pay an hour.