Physiotherapist

AB
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$59–$64 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Apply by: Nov 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Provide evidence-based physiotherapy assessment and treatment for orthopedic and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, including sports, training, and workplace injuries. Prescribe rehabilitation and injury-prevention programs, provide patient and team education, document care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Job details

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members. Position Overview Calian is seeking a full-time Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Edmonton) to provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, and treatment in both the physiotherapy section, by booked appointment and walk-ins, and the Care Delivery Unit (CDU) via sick parade and/or consultation, as part of the collaborative practice model. They can benefit by treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery. Responsibilities Deliver physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions using evidence-based approaches and best practices in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and scope of practice Carry a full orthopedic caseload of 12-15 patients per day (on average 8-10 new assessments per week), and typically 2 follow-up patients per hour Provide assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions resulting mainly from sports and training injuries as well as work injuries and accidents Obtain and document informed patient consent for assessment and treatment through an accurate explanation and instruction Provide screening assessments, education and orthoses recommendations in a direct access setting such as CDU walk- ins Prescribe exercises to optimally rehabilitate and prevent injuries and promote fitness Provide manual therapy and soft tissue techniques for neuro- musculoskeletal conditions, scar tissue, muscle tension, circulatory disorders and lymphatic problems Utilize pain management techniques that may include acupuncture (needling below the dermis); Provide ergonomics education including the provision of on-site assessments in the patient’s workplace Provide physiotherapy related education to patients and members of the health care team in topics such as injury prevention and health promotion issues Perform Biomechanical Foot Assessments including orthotics fitting and fabrication Contribute to the design, preparation and provision of programs integral to the operation of the physiotherapy clinic as a member of the healthcare team for the purpose of education and rehabilitation such as programs specializing in proprioceptive rehabilitation, reintegration, or back pain self-management Participate in ongoing management of patient care by presenting cases during inter-disciplinary meetings, attending clinical rounds, conducting patient conferences, and in scheduling additional follow-up care Perform daily clinical documentation for all patient interactions in accordance with CF and provincial regulatory body clinical documentation and record keeping requirements Qualifications Current license in good standing from the province of Alberta Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience working in orthopedics or sports medicine and either Manual Therapy Level 2; or McKenzie Part B Valid certificate of Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) to Healthcare Provider or equivalent such as Cardio- pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPA/AED) Level C Additional Requirements Must be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level Compensation $59 to $64 per hour Vacancy We have 2 available positions. #

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current Alberta license in good standing and have at least three years of orthopedic or sports medicine experience, plus Manual Therapy Level 2 or McKenzie Part B. Standard First Aid and healthcare-provider BLS (or equivalent) certification are required, as is the ability to obtain Reliability-level government security clearance.