Physiotherapist

Calian Advanced Technologies; Comox; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Comox is seeking a Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre. The role entails providing comprehensive physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to military clients. Candidates must hold a current British Columbia license and have at least 7 years of experience in orthopaedics or sports medicine. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $65 to $75, weekday hours, and no evening or weekend shifts.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Unlimited access to resources for patients

Weekday hours with no evenings or weekends

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in orthopaedics or sports medicine.
• License must be in good standing from the province of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions using evidence-based approaches.
• Manage full orthopaedic caseload of 12-15 patients per day.
• Provide assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions.

Skills

Licensure in British Columbia

Experience in orthopaedics

Experience in sports medicine

Education

Diploma in Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Diploma of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie)

Job description

About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Full Time

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 Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Comox) 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. This role offers the opportunity to treat 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 orthopaedic 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.
• Utilise 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 on 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 programmes 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 scheduling additional follow‑up care.
• Perform daily clinical documentation for all patient interactions in accordance with Canadian Forces and provincial regulatory body clinical documentation and record‑keeping requirements.

Qualifications

• Current licence in good standing from the province of British Columbia.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in orthopaedics or sports medicine; and either a Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy, or a Diploma of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie).

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.
• Hourly salary of $65.00 to $75.00 per hour.

AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.

Security clearances

• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening might be required for this position.
• Our recruiter will walk you through the security clearance requirement and process.

Perks and benefits

• Patient‑focused approach to treatment with emphasis on evidence‑based rehabilitation and active treatment techniques.
• Weekday hours, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm – no evenings or weekends.
• Focus on treatment; no billing/marketing responsibilities.
• Unlimited access to resources for your patients.
• Spacious treatment areas.
• Motivated patient population.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• In‑house and on‑base facilities provide extensive access to exercise programming, gym facilities with an array of fitness equipment, custom bracing/orthotics, and a variety of specialized military equipment.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package for applicable full‑time positions.