Physiotherapist 1

Summerside, PE
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$38–$46 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Assess and treat patients, prioritize caseloads, develop care plans, and coordinate transitions and discharges in collaboration with patients, families, and other health professionals. Contribute to quality improvement and professional development, supervise rehabilitation assistants, and train or mentor students and colleagues.

Job details

The Physiotherapist 1 provides physiotherapy treatment / services to patients, families and others; promotes understanding of the region and hospital's physiotherapy services; fulfills professional responsibilities; assumes administrative responsibilities; and performs other related and allied duties. (This position may require rotation through various physiotherapy services.) Duties Include: Prioritization/triaging of caseload; Performing comprehensive patient assessment and synthesizing assessment findings to determine clinical/working diagnosis to allow for direction of care; Educating patients, caregivers, staff, and students with regards to the treatment plan, condition, and physiotherapy prognosis; Determining course of care; including transition and discharge planning/implementing skilled interventions; Participating in quality improvement; recognizing the need for involvement of other health care professionals and making referrals / consults to bring them into circle of care; Engaging in continual professional development and ensuring knowledge translation; Supervising rehabilitation assistants; Training, orientating, and providing preceptorship / mentorship / teaching for various students, staff, colleagues, and other health professionals; Participating in and leading various committees or teams; Other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have successful completion of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy program and be licensed or eligible for licensing with the PEI College of Physiotherapists Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment. The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record. Must have access to a reliable form of transportation. Other Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to work independently within professional expertise and apply sound clinical decision making; Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment; Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; Effective time management and organizational skills; Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development; Proficiency working in a computerized environment; Ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff; Must have a good previous work and attendance record; Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset. Looking for a rewarding healthcare career? Join Health PEI’s team and take advantage of our exciting incentive programs designed just for you! Learn more about how you can benefit and make a difference today! Salary Range: $37.86 - $46.40 per hour Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Monday-Friday Days, 8am – 4pm, May Be Required to Work Evenings and Weekends.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A master's degree or equivalent in physiotherapy and licensure, or eligibility for licensure, with the PEI College of Physiotherapists is required. Candidates must demonstrate sound independent clinical judgment, collaborative and communication skills, effective organization, commitment to professional development, computer proficiency, and a reliable work and attendance record.