Physiotherapist
- Ottawa, ON
- On-site
- Posted Sep 27, 2026
- 1 position
$45–$51 / hour
Opens an external site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 3+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Oct 3, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Job summary
Assess and treat orthopedic and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, provide rehabilitation interventions, prescribe exercises, and conduct screening, ergonomics, and injury-prevention education. Contribute to clinic programs and coordinate ongoing patient care 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 Health Services is seeking a Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre in Ottawa 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. Physiotherapists on this contract benefit from treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery. Ample time is provided to assess and treat your client. Clinical teams are comprehensive and very collaborative. Treatment philosophies are focused on evidence-based practices, manual therapy, and exercise programs. Military service members have extensive access to healthcare resources to ensure they are fit to serve. 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 Provide assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions resulting mainly from sports and training injuries as well as work injuries and accidents 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 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 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 Qualifications Current license in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario Manual Therapy Level 2 or Mackenzie 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 Minimum of 3 years of experience working in orthopedics or sports medicine Additional Requirements You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Secret level Compensation Hourly rate between $45.00 and $51.25 Vacancy We have 1 position available LI-ST2
What you’ll do
Assess and treat orthopedic and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, provide rehabilitation interventions, prescribe exercises, and conduct screening, ergonomics, and injury-prevention education. Contribute to clinic programs and coordinate ongoing patient care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current license in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario, Manual Therapy Level 2 or McKenzie Part B, and valid Standard First Aid and healthcare-provider BLS or equivalent certification. A minimum of three years of orthopedic or sports medicine experience is required, along with the ability to obtain Secret-level government security clearance.
Listed skills
- Injury Prevention · Preferred
- interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Physiotherapy
- Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment
- Sports Medicine
- Neuro-Musculoskeletal Assessment
- Manual Therapy
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Rehabilitation
- Exercise Prescription
- Injury Prevention
- Orthoses Recommendations
- Ergonomics Education
- Patient Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Case Presentation
- Proprioceptive Rehabilitation
Job areas
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Sports & Recreation
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