Posted 3 months ago
Clinical Physiotherapist I
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a Clinical Physiotherapist I for a temporary full-time role until January 2, 2027, with possible extension, at the Burin Peninsula Health Centre. The physiotherapist works on an interdisciplinary team in outpatient and acute care inpatient services, supervises support workers and precepts students. The posting states 75 hours bi-weekly (8-hour days) and pay of CAD 43.00 to 53.60 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Treat outpatient and acute care inpatient clients as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Supervise and delegate work to physiotherapy support workers
- Precept physiotherapy students and provide clinical education
- Maintain a high quality and safe work environment
- Manage time pressures and interruptions with a varied caseload
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from an approved physiotherapy program
- Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to direct, supervise and mentor students and support workers
- Satisfactory record of work performance
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 75 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 37 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NLCP registration |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapy |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 979 |
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 |
|---|
| 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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