Clinic Physiotherapist (Employee)
Mentorship, Support & Vancouver Island Lifestyle
Campbell River (Vancouver Island), BC
Why Join Us
Physio on the Run is hiring a clinic-based physiotherapist to join our team in Campbell River.
This role is designed for an early-career physiotherapist who wants to practice well, be supported while building confidence, and work within a clear, well-structured clinic role inside a larger, thoughtfully designed practice.
If you are looking for your “home base” role. We are a place to grow into confident private practice without being rushed or stretched thin, then this may be a good fit.
About Physio on the Run
Physio on the Run is an independent, multi-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation practice based in Campbell River and serving communities across Vancouver Island.
Our team includes clinicians who work in:
Not everyone does everything.
We intentionally design clear roles so clinicians can focus, develop depth, and sustain their work over time.
The common thread across the practice is how care is delivered: evidence-informed, realistic, and designed for real life — for clients and clinicians.
Our purpose is Redefining Care.
That shows up in pacing, systems, expectations, evidence-based approach, and how we support people through growth.
Our team includes clinicians who work in:
- clinic-based physiotherapy
- home visits
- pediatrics
- long-term care and seniors’ residences
- occupational therapy seating and mobility
- kinesiology and rehabilitation support
- acupuncture
Not everyone does everything.
We intentionally design clear roles so clinicians can focus, develop depth, and sustain their work over time.
The common thread across the practice is how care is delivered: evidence-informed, realistic, and designed for real life — for clients and clinicians.
Our purpose is Redefining Care.
That shows up in pacing, systems, expectations, evidence-based approach, and how we support people through growth.
This video offers a look at how our practice is designed and supported. While Physio on the Run works across multiple settings, this job posting is for a is clinic-based role only.
This Specific Role
We are currently hiring for a clinic-only employee physiotherapist.
This role is based entirely in the clinic and is designed for someone who wants to:
You will not be expected to provide home visits, pediatric care, or outreach work in this role. Those services are covered by other clinicians who have chosen and are supported in those scopes.
Optional variety may be available over time if interests align, but it is not expected or required.
This role is based entirely in the clinic and is designed for someone who wants to:
- focus on clinic-based assessment and treatment
- build confidence and skill in private practice
- work within predictable systems and expectations
- be part of a collaborative team without rotating across multiple locations
You will not be expected to provide home visits, pediatric care, or outreach work in this role. Those services are covered by other clinicians who have chosen and are supported in those scopes.
Optional variety may be available over time if interests align, but it is not expected or required.
Caseload and Pace
There is an established private-pay caseload ready for this role.
Work is available immediately.
Caseload increases gradually and intentionally, based on your comfort, readiness, and clinical confidence. Until you are ready, care volume is held by existing clinicians rather than pushed onto a new hire.
The priority is good care and a sustainable transition, not filling hours as quickly as possible.
Work is available immediately.
Caseload increases gradually and intentionally, based on your comfort, readiness, and clinical confidence. Until you are ready, care volume is held by existing clinicians rather than pushed onto a new hire.
The priority is good care and a sustainable transition, not filling hours as quickly as possible.
How We Practice
Our clinical approach is shared across the team and consistent in daily care:
We also use technology intentionally to reduce administrative burden. Charting is designed to be completed during work hours, not taken home at night.
- Evidence-based assessment and treatment
- Low, intentional use of modalities, only when indicated
- Thoughtful hands-on care used to support education, exercise, and behaviour change
- Time built in for clinical reasoning and follow-through
- IMS, dry needling, and acupuncture are welcome skills when used selectively and purposefully.
We also use technology intentionally to reduce administrative burden. Charting is designed to be completed during work hours, not taken home at night.
Mentorship and Support
This role includes a supported transition into private practice.
Early-career clinicians typically receive:
You are treated as a professional who is still developing, not someone expected to know everything on day one.
Early-career clinicians typically receive:
- A gradual ramp-up of caseload
- Access to mentorship and case discussion
- Clear scope and expectations
- Time and space to think and process
- Feedback focused on building confidence and judgment
You are treated as a professional who is still developing, not someone expected to know everything on day one.
Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits
This is a permanent employee position.
Compensation includes:
The role is designed to run during standard business hours.
No weekends are expected.
Benefits include:
We recognize the financial pressure many new grads carry after seven years of training.
Compensation and support are structured to reduce pressure, not add to it.
Compensation includes:
- Base salary plus billable completion compensation
- Starting earnings are approximately $95,000 annually during a supported ramp-up period.
- Once established, full-time clinicians typically earn between $105,000 and $130,000 at a reasonable clinical pace.
The role is designed to run during standard business hours.
No weekends are expected.
Benefits include:
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid statutory holidays
- Health and education spending account
- Professional development support
- Full administrative support
We recognize the financial pressure many new grads carry after seven years of training.
Compensation and support are structured to reduce pressure, not add to it.
Team and Culture
We work as a collaborative, non-competitive team.
Clinicians support one another, communicate directly, and share responsibility for care. Systems are designed so no one has to hold everything alone.
If something feels consistently heavy or unclear, it is treated as a system issue to address — not a personal shortcoming.
Clinicians support one another, communicate directly, and share responsibility for care. Systems are designed so no one has to hold everything alone.
If something feels consistently heavy or unclear, it is treated as a system issue to address — not a personal shortcoming.
Click above to watch our video: Why Campbell River | The Story Behind Physio on the Run
Living in Campbell River
Campbell River is a coastal community of about 35,000 people on Vancouver Island.
It offers year-round access to mountain biking, trail running, fishing, paddling, golf, and skiing at Mount Washington. Daily life feels manageable, and routines leave room for recovery.
Housing is more attainable than in many large urban centres. Condos often fall in the $450,000–$500,000 range, with many single-family homes between $650,000 and $750,000. Healthcare, public services, trades, tourism, and retail all support local employment, which helps partners find work as well.
For many clinicians, this is a place that feels easier to settle into and plan from.
It offers year-round access to mountain biking, trail running, fishing, paddling, golf, and skiing at Mount Washington. Daily life feels manageable, and routines leave room for recovery.
Housing is more attainable than in many large urban centres. Condos often fall in the $450,000–$500,000 range, with many single-family homes between $650,000 and $750,000. Healthcare, public services, trades, tourism, and retail all support local employment, which helps partners find work as well.
For many clinicians, this is a place that feels easier to settle into and plan from.
Who This Role Fits Well
This role is a good fit if you:
- are an early-career physiotherapist ready to practice
- want real mentorship and time to build confidence
- value evidence-informed care and thoughtful hands-on treatment
- appreciate structure, clarity, and predictable systems
- are comfortable with private-pay care
- are genuinely interested in living on Vancouver Island and calling Campbell River home
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a short cover letter describing what draws you to this role to:
[email protected]
If this feels like a place where you could practice well and grow into confident work over time, we would be happy to talk.
[email protected]
If this feels like a place where you could practice well and grow into confident work over time, we would be happy to talk.
