Physiotherapist

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$55–$65 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 7+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Assess and treat neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those arising from sports, training, and workplace injuries, using evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions. Provide manual and soft tissue therapy, educate patients and healthcare colleagues, and help develop rehabilitation and health-promotion programs.

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. Responsibilities Deliver physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions using evidence-based approaches and best practices in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and scope of practice Provide assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions resulting mainly from sports and training injuries as well as work injuries and accidents Provide manual therapy and soft tissue techniques for neuro- musculoskeletal conditions, scar tissue, muscle tension, circulatory disorders and lymphatic problems 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 Qualifications Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience working in orthopedics or sports medicine and either a Diploma of Advanced Orthopedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy or a Diploma of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie) Proficiency in both spoken and written English and French is required Compensation $55 to $65/hr Vacancy We have 3 available positions. Calian est fière de poursuivre une relation contractuelle de longue date avec le ministère de la Défense nationale (MDN) pour fournir des services de soins de santé aux Forces armées canadiennes. Par l’entremise de notre Contrats de Soins de Santé, Calian embauches des professionnels de la santé partout à travers le Canada qui contribuent à la santé et au bien-être de nos militaires. Aperçu du poste Calian est à la recherche d’un(e) physiothérapeute pour un contrat à la Base des Forces canadiennes d’Ottawa. En tant que physiothérapeute, travailler avec Calian vous offre la possibilité d’utiliser vos compétences pour améliorer la santé et le bien-être des Forces armées canadiennes. Nos physiothérapeutes vantent les avantages de travailler avec une population motivée et très active où les résultats sont une réalité. Ils aiment aussi faire partie d’une équipe de professionnels de la santé qui connaissent l’importance de travailler ensemble Responsabilités Assurer des interventions de physiothérapie et de réadaptation en utilisant des approches fondées sur des données probantes et les meilleures pratiques conformément aux normes réglementaires applicables et au champ d’exercice Fournir l’évaluation et le traitement des affections neuro-musculo-squelettiques résultant principalement de blessures sportives et d’entraînement ainsi que de blessures et d’accidents professionnels Offrir des techniques de thérapie manuelle et de tissus mous pour les affections neuro-musculo-squelettiques, les tissus cicatriciels, les tensions musculaires, les troubles circulatoires et les problèmes lymphatiques Offrir une éducation liée à la physiothérapie aux patients et aux membres de l’équipe de soins de santé sur des sujets tels que la prévention des blessures et la promotion de la santé Contribuer à la conception, à la préparation et à la prestation de programmes essentiels au fonctionnement de la clinique de physiothérapie en tant que membre de l’équipe de soins de santé, à des fins éducatives et de réadaptation, tels que des programmes spécialisés en rééducation proprioceptive, en réintégration ou en autogestion des douleurs lombaires Qualifications Détenir une autorisation d’exercer valide en règle de l’Ordre des physiothérapeutes de l’Ontario Avoir un diplôme de thérapie orthopédique manuelle avancée; ou avoir un diplôme de diagnostic et de thérapie mécanique (McKenzie) Minimum de 7 ans d’expérience de travail dans le domaine de la physiothérapie avec une clientèle orthopédique/ musculosquelettiques Être parfaitement bilingue et capable de parler et d’écrire en français et en anglais Rémunération 55$ à 65$ / hr Poste vacant Nous avons 3 postes disponible. 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. 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 Physiotherapist Ottawa, ON Full Time Health Health Services 2026-09-25 Perioperative Registered Nurse Ottawa, ON Full Time Health Nursing 2026-09-03

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Requirements

Candidates must have at least seven years of experience in orthopedics or sports medicine and either an advanced orthopedic manual and manipulative therapy diploma or a McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy diploma. Proficiency in spoken and written English and French is required; the French-language posting also specifies a valid Ontario physiotherapy licence in good standing.