Anxiety. It can range from minor annoyance to crippling. And there’s no lack of opportunities to feel anxiety when seeing patients. Whether it’s an assessment that is running behind, a more complex assessment than expected, or a patient who appears to be rapidly losing motivation for treatment. I’m no stranger to anxiety and have found […]
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So you\’ve bought those perfect shoes that let you be comfortable on your feet all day long and you\’ve found that elusive pair of dress pants that actually allow you to move. Your name tag is in your bag and you\’ve set an alarm for Monday…three hours before you actually have to be on site.
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Whether you’re a new grad or an internationally educated physiotherapist trying to land your first physiotherapist job, you’ll end up having a conversation with an employer about compensation. While many of us think of compensation as only our salary, it can be so much more than this and can include a range of other benefits
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An Introduction from ignitephysio Whether you’re a new physiotherapy grad or recently immigrated to Canada looking to work at a private clinic, you’re going to encounter the challenge and complexity surrounding becoming an employee or an independent contractor. I know when I started out, it was a confusing topic and it was hard to find
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When it comes down to it, it can be a long haul to become a physiotherapist in Canada. Whether you\’re an internationally trained physiotherapist awaiting Canadian licensing or a physiotherapy student working through the Master’s program, you might be looking for additional opportunities within the field, to help you build your skill set as you
I know as physiotherapists, we love to travel. I’m not sure what it is, but being immersed in other cultures helps us see the world differently. And if we look at those cultures, they’re always evolving. Just look at how much North American culture has changed over the past forty years. Moving from another country
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Getting the job you want as a physiotherapist hinges on your specific skills and experience, your interview and your resume. Aside from your skills and experience your resume is the most important component in the job search process. Without a good one, your chances of getting an interview are greatly diminished. In a previous article, we
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Most of us have a preference when it comes down to living in a city or a smaller community. Some love the amenities that come with living in a city of greater than 1 million people, while others wish for nothing more than to live in a town where you know your neighbors and recognize
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Where Do I Start? Preparing to take the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE) is a big moment in any Canadian physiotherapist’s career. It’s the hurdle that stands between becoming a licensed physiotherapist and finally helping patients. Starting with the written component quickly followed by the clinical portion, passing the PCE is a stressful and daunting process
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Leading up to any big test like the Physiotherapy Competency Exam (PCE), it’s common to feel some pre-test anxiety and nerves. We worry about forgetting the information we’ve spent weeks memorizing or encountering questions that we won’t know the answer to. Feeling nervous or anxious before an exam is something that most people can identify
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