Clinical Physiotherapist II

Location: St. Clare's Mercy Hospital

Clinical Physiotherapist II

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Casual

AAHP

Hours : Based on the needs of the department.

Salary : CG-43 (CAD 46.39 - CAD 57.26 per hour which includes a negotiated wage adjustment)

Competition Number : VAC0030068

Posted Date : 2026-10-14

Closing Date : 2026-10-21

Job Summary

The Clinical Physiotherapist II in the Provincial Cardiovascular Program works with adult clients requiring cardiovascular rehabilitation and pre-habilitation. Clients require cardiovascular rehabilitation for a variety of conditions such as coronary revascularization procedures (e.g., CABG, PCI), valve replacement, myocardial infarction, cardiac transplant, and congestive heart failure. Pre-habilitation and risk factor modification is required for individuals identified to be at cardiovascular risk and aims to support individuals towards achieving optimal health outcomes.

The Clinical Physiotherapist II will be responsible for developing and implementing cardiovascular rehabilitation and pre-habilitation programming for clients, virtually and in-person. The Clinical Physiotherapist II will also deliver and/or provide leadership for service delivery in therapeutic exercise prescription and risk factor modification for clients requiring cardiac pre-habilitation, rehabilitation and others, as determined by the program criteria. The Clinical Physiotherapist II is responsible for consulting and advising staff and other team members, providing leadership in program development and planning, provision of patient support, teaching, advanced assessment and treatment, as well as provincial program development, leadership and consultation within the provincial cardiovascular program.

The Clinical Physiotherapist II will function as part of an Interdisciplinary Health Care Team within the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Pre-habilitation program and work closely with other team members including referring primary care providers, and physician specialists.

In addition to clinical duties, it is expected that the Clinical Physiotherapist II will lead program development and planning, precept students, provide mentorship and enhancement opportunities for staff in the practice area, collaborate with others for program issues and participate in activities of the Division and the profession that contribute to a high quality, safe and healthy workplace and environment.

The position reports to the Division Manager of Cardiac Rehabilitation and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for the discipline regarding professional integrity.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Occasionally lifts or moves objects between 10 - 37 lbs.

Regularly requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.

Regularly required to bend, kneel, stretch, and lifting, pushing, pulling and/or maneuvering patient/clients with medium force.

Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment.

Time pressures and interruptions are experienced with little control over work pace.

Higher than normal levels of attentiveness/alertness is required when performing activities for the cardiovascular client with complex medical conditions.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from an approved/recognized School of Physiotherapy program is required.

Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Physiotherapists (NLCP) is required.

A minimum of three years' experience within the last five working as a Clinical Physiotherapist with experience in therapeutic exercise prescription to adult clients with chronic disease is required.

Experience working with a cardiac rehabilitation population is an asset.

Experience providing virtual cardiac rehabilitation and/pre-habilitation is an asset.

Current and continuing certification as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is required.

Knowledge of conditions requiring cardiac rehabilitation and pre-habilitation.

Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families in a one to one and/or group environment.

Demonstrated proven leadership skills.

Ability to direct, supervise, and mentor students and physiotherapy support workers.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team and be able to prioritize caseload and patient needs.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*If there are no internal or external applicants that meet the required qualifications, the successful applicant must be willing and able to complete CEP Certification (ACSM or CSEP) within two years of commencing position. Financial support may be provided by the employer.