Clinical Physiotherapist I

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a permanent full-time Clinical Physiotherapist I for outpatient physiotherapy in its Ambulatory Care Program. The role treats musculoskeletal patients, supervises students, and includes weekend shifts. The posting states 75 hours bi-weekly on 8-hour day and weekend shifts, with a salary of CAD 43.00 to 53.60 per hour.

Responsibilities:

Assess and treat outpatients with musculoskeletal problems
Provide rehabilitation for surgical, fracture and chronic conditions
Participate in program and profession quality initiatives
Precept physiotherapy students

Requirements summary:

Graduation from an approved physiotherapy program
Registration with NLCP
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to supervise and mentor students and support workers
Ability to work within an interprofessional team
Satisfactory work performance record

Tools & skills

Hand tools Rehabilitation equipment

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2026-11-12
First seen by our source: 2026-11-13
Source record updated: 2026-11-13

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	37.5
Schedule	day, weekends
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Hospital or clinic
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · lift 37 lb · computer low
Licences & certifications	NLCP registration
Education	Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of study	Physiotherapy

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Headquarters	St. John's
Open jobs on Jobsy	989

Job description

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Ambulatory Health Hub Clinical Physiotherapist I Ambulatory Care Program- Outpatient Physiotherapy Services Permanent Full-time AAHP 00903POS

Hours	75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, weekends)
Salary	CG-41 (CAD43.00 - CAD53.60 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable
Competition Number	VAC0031207
Posted Date	2026-11-13
Closing Date	Open 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. Student preceptorship is an expectation. 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. This position participates in weekend service delivery to Inpatient Orthopedics by shifting days of rest on scheduled weekends. 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 is 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.