Physiotherapist

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Health spending account

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Dalhousie University’s School of Physiotherapy Clinic in Halifax, NS seeks a Physiotherapist to deliver evidence-based assessments and treatments to students, athletes, faculty and the public, while supervising students and contributing to education.

The role requires registration with the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Regulator, at least two years of related experience, and a commitment to research-informed practice within a learning-centered clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in clinical education or with student supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and implement treatment plans for neuromusculoskeletal injuries.
• Communicate with referral sources and stakeholders regarding clinician services and billing.
• Act as a clinical supervisor and co-supervise students on site visits.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Registered with NS Physiotherapy Regulator

Job description

About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Position Details

Position Title Physiotherapist

Research Project

Department/Unit Physiotherapy Clinic

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S154-26

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $70,319 - $94,202 per annum

Classification ADM-06

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The School of Physiotherapy, within the Faculty of Health, has established the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic to deliver exceptional physiotherapy services to Dalhousie’s students, athletes, faculty/staff and the general public utilizing an evidence-based treatment approach, creating innovative experiential learning opportunities for our students, and incorporating research-centered clinical practice. Reporting to the Clinic Manager, the Physiotherapist will deliver exceptional physiotherapy services to Dalhousie’s students, athletes, faculty/staff and the general public utilizing a client centered, evidence-informed treatment approach, while creating innovative experiential learning opportunities for our students, and incorporating research-centered clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and implement individualized treatment plans for clients with injuries and issues of a sport, work-related or complex neuromusculoskeletal nature and provide ongoing evaluation of client progress.
• Communicate with appropriate referral sources and stakeholders regarding clinician services (e.g. billing, return-to-work/sport, etc.).
• Act as a clinical supervisor. Apply evidence-informed practice to provide clinical supervision to students on clinical placements and co-supervise (with School faculty) students on site visits.
• Play a key role in the development and delivery of the Dalhousie Athletic Trainers Program and the education of the trainers.
• Stay current with knowledge, trends and practices that are necessary to provide appropriate scope in assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and other applicable areas within the scope of professional practice.
• Demonstrate involvement with research opportunities in the context of the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic. Contribute to the promotion and programming of the Dalhousie Physiotherapy Clinic within Dalhousie and the community.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, with registration in the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Regulator of Physiotherapy with a Practicing License, with minimum of two years’ related experience, including the treatment of sport-related injuries, is required.
• Must be eligible for membership in the Orthopedic Division and Sport Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Assets

• Valid and current First Responders Course or equivalent.
• Experience working with Varsity Athletes, teams and coaches.
• Demonstrated interest in the AIM education system or has achieved a higher level in the Orthopedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Current licence to practise or eligible for the same in Nova Scotia

Job Competencies

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

• defined benefit pension plan
• health and dental plans
• health spending account
• employee and family assistance program
• tuition assistance program

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

07/24/2026

Close Date

09/24/2026

Open Until Filled

No