Physiotherapist

About the organization

Calian has been helping organizations navigate challenges, reduce risk, and move forward since 1982. What began as a small consulting business has evolved into a global company serving sectors such as defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government. The company focuses on practical, innovative solutions that support resilience, connection, and informed decision-making.

Position summary

Calian Health Services is hiring a Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre in Shilo, Manitoba. The role involves delivering full physiotherapy services, including consultation, assessment, and treatment in the physiotherapy area through booked appointments and walk-ins, as well as in the Care Delivery Unit through sick parade and consultation. This position is part of a collaborative care model and serves a generally fit, highly motivated patient population.

What you will do

• Provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation care using evidence-based methods that align with regulatory standards and professional scope.
• Manage a full orthopedic caseload of about 12 to 15 patients each day, along with approximately 8 to 10 new assessments weekly.
• Assess and treat neuro-musculoskeletal problems, especially those linked to sports injuries, training injuries, workplace injuries, and accidents.
• Explain assessments and treatment plans clearly and secure informed patient consent before care is delivered.
• Offer screening assessments, patient education, and orthotic recommendations in a direct-access setting such as CDU walk-ins.
• Design exercise plans that support recovery, reduce the chance of repeat injuries, and improve fitness.
• Apply manual therapy and soft tissue methods for conditions affecting muscles, joints, scar tissue, circulation, lymphatic function, and muscle tension.
• Use pain-management approaches, which may include acupuncture-based techniques below the dermis.
• Provide ergonomics guidance, including workplace assessments conducted on site.
• Educate patients and healthcare team members on topics such as injury prevention and health promotion.
• Carry out biomechanical foot assessments, including orthotics fitting and fabrication.
• Help develop and deliver clinic programs related to education and rehabilitation, such as proprioceptive rehabilitation, reintegration, and back-pain self-management.
• Take part in multidisciplinary care discussions, clinical rounds, patient conferences, and follow-up scheduling.
• Complete clinical documentation for every patient interaction in line with Canadian Forces and provincial regulatory record-keeping requirements.

Requirements

• Active physiotherapy licence in good standing in Manitoba.
• At least 1 year of experience in orthopedics or sports medicine.
• One of the following additional qualifications: Manual Therapy Level 1, McKenzie Part A, Acupuncture Certification such as AFCI, or Dry Needling Certification.
• Valid Standard First Aid certificate and Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers, or an equivalent credential such as CPR/AED Level C.
• Ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.
• A security clearance and/or vulnerable sector screening may be required, and the recruiter will explain the process.

Additional information

This employer states that AI is not used to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may assist with back-end administrative work, but hiring decisions are made by people on the recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Working conditions and benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Weekday schedule from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with no evenings or weekends.
• Focus on treatment rather than billing or marketing tasks.
• Access to extensive resources for patient care.
• Spacious treatment areas.
• Motivated patient base.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• In-house and on-base facilities with access to exercise programming, gym equipment, custom bracing and orthotics, and specialized military equipment.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits for eligible full-time positions.
• Patient-centered practice with emphasis on evidence-based rehabilitation and active treatment techniques.

Related careers

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