Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Multi-Site position; Primary Site - Ambulatory Health Hub
Clinical Physiotherapist I (Revised)
Ambulatory Care - Physiotherapy Clinic
Permanent, Full-Time
28862POS

Hours: 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, weekends) *weekends will include work at Acute Care Sites; St. Clare's Mercy Hospital and the Health Sciences Centre

Salary: CG-41 (CAD42.16 - CAD52.54 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable

Competition Number: VAC0012582

Posted Date: 2025-06-10

Closing Date: Open until filled

The new Ambulatory Health Hub (AHH) will be located on Stavanger Drive, St. John?s East. The AHH is approximately 95,000 square feet and will house a NLHS Clinic and Diagnostic Services including Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Audiology, TJAC, Bariatric, Preadmission, Pain, ECG, ECHO, Xray, Ultrasound, MRI and Blood Collection. This location will also house other NLHS Services (like the new Urgent Care Centre) as well as non-NLHS services (including a coffee shop, day care center, community pharmacy etc.). NLHS staff will be given priority for available childcare spaces. There is free parking on site with designated area for staff parking. The AHH will be opening in Fall 2025.

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 Physiotherapists (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.