What a physiotherapist does
Physiotherapists assess movement and function, diagnose musculoskeletal and neurological problems within their scope, and treat patients through exercise, manual therapy, education and other modalities. They help people recover from injury and surgery, manage chronic pain and stay active. For a clinic, a strong physiotherapist drives patient outcomes, builds referral relationships with physicians and keeps the schedule full through retention and word of mouth.
Physiotherapists in the GTA can choose between private clinics, hospitals, home care and sport settings, so roles need to stand out. Candidates look at caseload, mentorship, assistant support, compensation model and opportunities for further training. Finch learns about your patient mix and funders, including auto insurance, WSIB and extended health, then screens candidates for relevant experience and confirms their registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
Typical responsibilities
- Assess patients and establish a diagnosis and treatment plan within physiotherapy scope
- Deliver treatment through exercise, manual therapy, education and modalities
- Track progress and adjust care plans as patients improve
- Supervise physiotherapy assistants and assign appropriate tasks
- Complete documentation, treatment plans and reports for insurers and referring physicians
- Educate patients on self-management and injury prevention
Qualifications and credentials
- Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
- Master's degree in physiotherapy or equivalent recognized education
- Professional liability insurance
- Training, and any College authorization required, for advanced techniques the role involves
- Experience with your patient population, such as orthopaedic, neurological or sport injuries
- Familiarity with HCAI submissions or WSIB programs where your clinic bills those funders
Who hires a physiotherapist
- Private physiotherapy and multidisciplinary clinics
- Hospitals and rehabilitation centres
- Long-term care and retirement homes
- Home care organizations
- Sports and athletic facilities
Where we recruit physiotherapist candidates
We fill physiotherapist roles for employers across Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa and Pickering, and for employers across Canada. GTA employers can meet us at our North York office by appointment.
What Finch checks before you meet a candidate
- Confirm registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, including the certificate class and any terms or conditions
- Review clinical focus and post-graduate training against your patient mix
- Check experience with auto insurance, WSIB and extended health documentation
- Discuss preferred caseload, schedule and compensation model
- Check references from clinic directors or senior physiotherapists
Interview questions to ask
- How do you keep patients engaged when progress slows?
- How do you decide which tasks to assign to a physiotherapy assistant?
- Tell us about a complex case and how you adjusted your treatment plan.