Clinic Physiotherapist Position (Employee)
Mentorship, Support & Vancouver Island Lifestyle
Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Why Join Us
Physio on the Run is hiring a clinic-based orthopedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapist in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada.
This is an employee position within a structured private practice setting on Vancouver Island. It is not an independent contractor role.
This role is well suited to an early-career physiotherapist seeking a supported transition into private practice. It may also appeal to a mid-career clinician relocating to British Columbia who values clear systems and collaborative team culture.
If you are looking for a stable clinic role where clinical reasoning and sustainable workload are prioritized over volume, this may be a good fit.
This is an employee position within a structured private practice setting on Vancouver Island. It is not an independent contractor role.
This role is well suited to an early-career physiotherapist seeking a supported transition into private practice. It may also appeal to a mid-career clinician relocating to British Columbia who values clear systems and collaborative team culture.
If you are looking for a stable clinic role where clinical reasoning and sustainable workload are prioritized over volume, this may be a good fit.
Working as a Physiotherapist in Canada
This is a physiotherapist job in Canada within a private practice setting in British Columbia.
Physiotherapists in Canada practice under a direct access model. In British Columbia, physiotherapists register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
Internationally trained applicants typically complete credentialing through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators prior to registration. Applicants must be eligible for registration in British Columbia prior to starting employment.
We can provide a formal job offer to support work permit applications where appropriate. Immigration pathways are assessed individually.
For candidates awaiting licensure, we may offer structured interim roles within our Rehab Support Team. This allows a supported transition into Canadian practice while registration is being finalized.
Physiotherapists in Canada practice under a direct access model. In British Columbia, physiotherapists register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
Internationally trained applicants typically complete credentialing through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators prior to registration. Applicants must be eligible for registration in British Columbia prior to starting employment.
We can provide a formal job offer to support work permit applications where appropriate. Immigration pathways are assessed individually.
For candidates awaiting licensure, we may offer structured interim roles within our Rehab Support Team. This allows a supported transition into Canadian practice while registration is being finalized.
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 clinic-based role only.
While Physio on the Run works across multiple settings, this job posting is for a 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
- Physiotherapists in British Columbia practice under a direct access model, with a mix of private-pay and insurer-funded care.
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.
Our 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.
Our 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.
Physiotherapists in BC register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. Internationally trained applicants typically complete credentialing through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators prior to registration.
We are happy to speak with candidates who are in various stages of this process.
- 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.
Physiotherapists in BC register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. Internationally trained applicants typically complete credentialing through the Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators prior to registration.
We are happy to speak with candidates who are in various stages of this process.
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
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.
- Base salary plus billable completion compensation
- Starting physiotherapist salary is 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 approximately 40,000 people located midway up the east coast of Vancouver Island.
Surrounded by ocean, forest, and mountains, it offers immediate access to nature, short commutes, and a pace of life shaped by the outdoors and the seasons. Mountain biking, trail running, fishing, paddling, golf, and skiing at Mount Washington are all part of everyday life here. Daily routines feel manageable and leave room for recovery.
Housing remains more attainable than in many larger 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 can make partner transitions more realistic.
For physiotherapists considering relocating to British Columbia from elsewhere in Canada or internationally, we are open to early conversations about what practicing here involves.
Surrounded by ocean, forest, and mountains, it offers immediate access to nature, short commutes, and a pace of life shaped by the outdoors and the seasons. Mountain biking, trail running, fishing, paddling, golf, and skiing at Mount Washington are all part of everyday life here. Daily routines feel manageable and leave room for recovery.
Housing remains more attainable than in many larger 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 can make partner transitions more realistic.
For physiotherapists considering relocating to British Columbia from elsewhere in Canada or internationally, we are open to early conversations about what practicing here involves.
This video explores 5 reasons why we chose to build our life in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
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:
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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.
