Physiotherapist

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$45–$51 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Assess and treat orthopedic and neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, deliver evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and prescribe exercises and orthoses to support recovery and injury prevention. Provide education and workplace ergonomics assessments, contribute to rehabilitation programs, and coordinate ongoing care with the multidisciplinary team.

Job details

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 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 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 rehab and active treatment techniques Weekday hours, 7:30am – 4pm - 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 programing, 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 Related Careers Primary Care Physician / Médecin de Soins Primaires Ottawa, ON Full Time; Part Time Health Physicians 2026-10-06 Perioperative Registered Nurse Ottawa, ON Full Time Health Nursing 2026-09-03 Nurse Practitioner/Infirmière praticienne Ottawa, ON Full Time Health Nursing 2026-09-25

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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. At least three years of orthopedic or sports medicine experience is required, along with the ability to obtain Secret-level government security clearance.