About Calian At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, weve 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 youre 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 longstanding 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 is seeking a Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Comox) to provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, and treatment in both the physiotherapy section, by booked appointment and walkins, and the Care Delivery Unit (CDU) via sick parade and/or consultation, as part of the collaborative practice model. This role offers the opportunity to treat clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery. Responsibilities Deliver physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions using evidencebased approaches and best practices in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and scope of practice. Carry a full orthopaedic caseload of 1215 patients per day (on average 810 new assessments per week), and typically 2 followup patients per hour. Provide assessment and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions resulting mainly from sports and training injuries as well as work injuries and accidents. Obtain and document informed patient consent for assessment and treatment through an accurate explanation and instruction. Provide screening assessments, education and orthoses recommendations in a direct access setting such as CDU walkins. Prescribe exercises to optimally rehabilitate and prevent injuries and promote fitness. Provide manual therapy and soft tissue techniques for neuromusculoskeletal conditions, scar tissue, muscle tension, circulatory disorders, and lymphatic problems. Utilise pain management techniques that may include acupuncture (needling below the dermis). Provide ergonomics education, including the provision of onsite assessments in the patients workplace. Provide physiotherapyrelated education to patients and members of the health care team on topics such as injury prevention and health promotion issues. Perform biomechanical foot assessments including orthotics fitting and fabrication. 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 programmes specializing in proprioceptive rehabilitation, reintegration, or backpain selfmanagement. Participate in ongoing management of patient care by presenting cases during interdisciplinary meetings, attending clinical rounds, conducting patient conferences, and scheduling additional followup care. Perform daily clinical documentation for all patient interactions in accordance with Canadian Forces and provincial regulatory body clinical documentation and recordkeeping requirements. Qualifications Current licence in good standing from the province of British Columbia. Minimum of 7 years of experience working in orthopaedics or sports medicine; and either a Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Therapy, or a Diploma of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (McKenzie). Additional Requirements Must be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level. Hourly salary of $65.00 to $75.00 per hour. 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 Patientfocused approach to treatment with emphasis on evidencebased rehabilitation and active treatment techniques. Weekday hours, 7:30am 4:00pm 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. Inhouse and onbase facilities provide extensive access to exercise programming, 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 fulltime positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Physiotherapist