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Table 1 Definition of sectors of physical therapy employment

From: Attractiveness of employment sectors for physical therapists in Ontario, Canada (1999-2007): implication for the long term care sector

Sector

 

Disaggregated Employment Categories

‘Hospital’

1999-2003

Acute Care Hospital, Addiction Facility, Ambulatory Care Center, Facility for Mentally Challenged, General Hospital, Hospital Outpatient Program, Oncology Hospital, Pediatric Hospital/Facility, Physiotherapist Owned, Psychiatric Facility, Rehabilitation Hosp/Facility

2004-2007

Complex Continuing Care, General Hospital Teaching or Mental Health Facility, Pediatric Hospital Facility, Rehabilitation Facility, Rehabilitation Hospital

‘Community’

1999-2003

Community Care Access Centre, Community Centre, Community Health Centre, Home Care Program, Physician Owned Clinic, Schedule 5/OHIP Restricted, Schedule 5/OHIP

2004-2007

Community Care Access Centre, Community Health Centre, Home Visiting Agency, OHIP Clinic

‘Long Term Care’

1999-2003

Long Term Care Hosp/Facility, Nursing Home, Facility for the Aged, Retirement Home, Retirement Residence, Seniors Home

2004-2007

Long Term Care Facility

‘Other’

1999-2003

Hydrotherapy-non physiotherapist owned, Consulting Firm/Agency, Fitness Centre, Government/Other Official Agency, Industry, Insurance, Other, Performing Arts Clinic, Pharmaceutical Company, Private Practice/Clinic, Private Rehab Agency, Professional/Health Association, Rehabilitation Consulting Firm, Retailer, School Board, Sports Association, The Arthritis Society, University/Educational Institution.

2004-2007

Arthritis Society, Consulting Firm Agency, Government Other Official Agency, Industry, Other, Private Practice Clinic Owned, Private Practice Clinic, Professional Health Association, Retailer, School Board, University Educational Institution