Career guide
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people move, recover strength and manage pain after injury, surgery or illness.
- StatusRegulated profession
- TrainingMaster's degree
- Pay scaleNot stated in current postings
- Openings now—
A day in the job
You assess movement and strength, get patients walking after surgery, teach exercises, help prevent falls and decide with the team when someone is safe to go home.
Where you could work: Hospitals, rehab, clinics, community
How to get there
- Earn a bachelor's degree with the required courses
- Complete a master's in physiotherapy at a Canadian university
Licence and registration
- Pass the national entry-to-practice exam
- Check Prince Edward Island's registration requirements with the profession's regulator before you apply
Official starting point: Health PEI (opens in a new tab)
Trained outside Canada?
Physiotherapists educated outside Canada start with the national credential assessment.
Important: Requirements can change and may differ for internationally educated professionals. CareZelo links to official bodies but does not determine eligibility.