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Clinical Physiotherapist I

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

Newfoundland and Labrador

Full-timeTemporary
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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary full-time Clinical Physiotherapist I for its Ambulatory Care Physio Clinic in the Eastern Urban Zone, running to January 31, 2027 with possible extension. The role provides musculoskeletal physiotherapy to outpatients, supervises support workers and precepts students, with 75 hours biweekly on day shifts including weekends. Pay is CAD 43.00 to 53.60 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess and treat outpatients with musculoskeletal conditions
  • Supervise and delegate to physiotherapy support workers
  • Precept physiotherapy students and provide clinical education
  • Participate in program and profession quality initiatives
  • Provide weekend service to Inpatient Orthopedics on rotation

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from an approved physiotherapy program
  • Registration with the NLCP
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Ability to supervise and mentor students and support workers
  • Effective interprofessional teamwork and caseload prioritization
  • Satisfactory work performance record

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Employer posting date
2026-08-25
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week75
Scheduleday, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 37 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsNLCP registration
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyPhysiotherapy

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

FieldValue
HeadquartersSt. John's
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Job description
Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Ambulatory Health Hub

Clinical Physiotherapist I
Ambulatory Care - Physio Clinic
Temporary Full-time (until January 31, 2027 with possibility of extension)
AAHP
28862RP1
Hours75 bi-weekly (8 hour day shifts; weekends)
SalaryCG-41 (CAD43.00 - CAD53.60 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)
Competition NumberVAC0028466
Posted Date2026-08-26
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary
This position is responsible for the provision of physiotherapy services to outpatients with musculoskeletal problems referred to the Ambulatory Care Program. Patients referred to this service have a wide variety of problems including acute and chronic soft tissue injuries, total joint replacements, breast cancer surgery, head/neck cancer surgical dissections, degenerative musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatological disorders, acute and chronic spinal problems, and post-fracture rehabilitation needs.

The Clinical Physiotherapist should possess assessment and treatment skills in the musculoskeletal area. Participation in quality initiatives of the program and profession are required. This position participates in weekend service delivery to Inpatient Orthopedics by shifting days of rest on scheduled weekends. Supervision and delegation to Physiotherapy Support Workers is an expectation. The PT will be responsible to precept physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within NL Health Services.

This position reports to the Division Manager of the Ambulatory Care Program, receives clinical guidance from the Clinical Physiotherapist III and Clinical Physiotherapist II in the practice area, and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Physiotherapy for professional integrity and practice issues.

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.

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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