Clinical Physiotherapist I
- NL, Canada
Hours75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) SalaryCG-41 (CAD 43.00 - CAD 53.60 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable) Competition NumberVAC0027482 Posted Date2026-08-03 Closing DateOpen until filled. · Full-time · Temporary
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- Pay
- Hours75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) SalaryCG-41 (CAD 43.00 - CAD 53.60 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable) Competition NumberVAC0027482 Posted Date2026-08-03 Closing DateOpen until filled.
- Job type
- Full-time · Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Burin Peninsula Health Centre Clinical Physiotherapist I Regional Medicine Program Temporary, Full-time (until January 2, 2027, with the possibility of extension) AAHP 01243RP1 |
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| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days) |
| Salary | CG-41 (CAD 43.00 - CAD 53.60 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable) |
| Competition Number | VAC0027482 |
| Posted Date | 2026-08-03 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Clinical Physiotherapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing services to clients in outpatient services and acute care inpatients. The incumbent will participate in activities of the program and profession aimed at maintaining a high quality and safe work environment. The position reports to the Regional Manager, Allied Health Services. Mentorship/supervision is available from the Physiotherapist II on site. Supervision and delegation to Physiotherapy Support Workers is an expectation. The Physiotherapist will be responsible to precept physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within NL Health Services. This position maintains accountability for professional integrity issues to the Professional Practice Consultant for the discipline. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Occasionally lifts or moves objects between 10 - 37 lbs. Regularly requires a combination of sitting, standing and walking. Regularly required to bend, kneel, stretch and physically lifting, pushing, pulling and/or maneuvering patient/clients with medium force. Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment. Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace. Higher than normal levels of attentiveness/alertness are required when performing activities in ICU with critically ill patients and dealing with clients with complex medical conditions. Job Qualifications Graduation from an approved/recognized School of Physiotherapy program is required. Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapist (NLCP) is required. Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in a one to one and/or group environment. Ability to direct, supervise and mentor students and physiotherapy support workers. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team and be able to prioritize caseload and patient needs. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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Responsibilities
The Clinical Physiotherapist at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will assess and treat outpatients and acute care inpatients as part of a health team. They will supervise physiotherapy support workers and teach physiotherapy students.
Requirements
Candidates need graduation from an approved physiotherapy program and registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists. They must communicate well, mentor students and support workers, and work effectively within an interprofessional team.
Skills
- Physiotherapy assessment and treatment
- Patient mobility and manual handling
- Clinical education and precepting
- Supervision and delegation
- Mentorship
- Interprofessional teamwork
- Caseload prioritization
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient and family education
- Critical care awareness
- Documentation
- Time management
- Hand tools and equipment
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Social Services
Keywords
- physiotherapist
- physiotherapy
- physical therapist
- rehabilitation
- clinical physiotherapy
- outpatient
- acute care
- inpatient
- ICU
- interdisciplinary team
- student precepting
- supervision
- mentorship
- patient care
- temporary
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Burin Peninsula
- health care
- allied health
- NLCP
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- NLCP registration
Tools
- hand tools
- equipment
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Physiotherapy