Clinical Physiotherapist II

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: L. A. Miller Center/Southcott Hall
Clinical Physiotherapist II
Rehab, Palliative, Geriatric Care- Pain Services
Temporary Part-time (Until October 31, 2026 with the possibility of extension)
AAHP
01159RP1

Hours: 37.5 bi-weekly (Other Shift; Days)

Salary: CG-43 (CAD46.39 - CAD57.26 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable

Competition Number: VAC0021703

Posted Date: 2026-03-30

Closing Date: 2026-04-06

Job Summary
The Clinical Physiotherapist II will work in the Centre for Pain and Disability Management (CPDM) within Pain Services. The program receives referrals from across the province and is supported by an interdisciplinary team of highly trained practitioners recognized for their expertise in chronic pain management and patient education.

This Clinical Physiotherapist II position is responsible for providing specialty physiotherapy assessment, interventions, group therapies and education in Pain services. Work is performed as part of the interdisciplininary team and group patients within the CPDM. There is possibilities of working and providing guidance to the interdisciplinary team within the pain clinic .

This Clinical Physiotherapist II position plays a key leadership role in Pain services. This Clinical PT II position may orient, evaluate and mentor staff as well as participate in program evaluation and quality initiative activities of the Program. This position will act as a provincial physiotherapy expert in pain services and as such provides advice/information to physiotherapists across the province on an as needed basis.

Supervision and delegation to Physiotherapy Support Workers may be an expectation. The PT will be responsible to precept physiotherapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within NLHS Eastern Urban Zone. This position reports to the Manager of Pain Management and maintains accountability to the Physiotherapy Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and professional 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.
Higher than normal levels of attentiveness/alertness is required when performing activities for the orthopedic client with complex medical conditions.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from an approved/recognized school of Physiotherapy is required.
Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP) is required.
A minimum of three years' experience within the last five working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with an adult clients is required.
Successful completion of a post entry education course in Orthopedic Level I (or equivalent as determined by NL Health Services) is required.
Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in both a one-on-one and/or group environment.
Effectively translated and communicated knowledge in the specialized area of physiotherapy practice to others.
Possessed proven leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to provide supervision, coaching, mentorship and training to physiotherapists, physiotherapy support workers and students.
Ability to prioritize caseload and patient needs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.