Learn hand therapy from Certified Hand Therapists while you treat one patient at a time. Empower Physiotherapy in Steveston Village is looking for a physiotherapist or occupational therapist who wants to specialize in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation. You need at least 18 months of clinical experience and to be actively working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist. If you are already certified, we would love to hear from you too.

About Us

Empower Physiotherapy is a boutique, physiotherapist-owned clinic focused on one-to-one, evidence-informed care. Since opening in 2013, we've built a strong reputation in the community through quality care and meaningful relationships. Our clinic is in Steveston Village in Richmond, surrounded by trails, water and an active community, which makes it a great place to live and work.

The Prospect

Hand therapy is a specialty that is hard to enter without a mentor. In this role you will be mentored by two Certified Hand Therapists on our team, with added support from our clinic director, a physiotherapist and Certified Hand Therapist. You will join a clinic with an established hand therapy caseload.

This is a permanent position, full time or part time, starting in November 2026. Days are flexible, and we ask for at least three consistent days a week. Shifts are mornings (7:00 am to 1:00 pm) or evenings (1:30 to 7:30 pm).

What This Role Looks Like

- A growing caseload of hand, wrist and elbow clients, which physiotherapists can combine with general MSK
- One-to-one sessions: 45-minute assessments and follow-ups of 30 minutes or more

- Regular one-to-one mentorship with our Certified Hand Therapists, including case reviews and hands-on orthosis fabrication
- Clinical hours in hand therapy that count toward your Certified Hand Therapist eligibility

What You'll Love Here

- Direct access to Certified Hand Therapists for questions and case support




- Full admin support, so you can focus on patient care
- Flexible scheduling that supports balance and sustainability

- A positive, team-oriented culture
- Marketing support to grow your caseload

What We Offer

- Compensation: 42% to 50% of collected clinical revenue as a commissioned employee, based on experience

- At a full caseload of about 27 treating hours in a 30-hour week, that works out to about $119,000 to $149,000 a year, depending on your mix of hand therapy and general MSK, plus vacation pay
- Paid vacation, statutory holidays, sick days, employer CPP contributions and allowances add roughly 8 points to your split, so 42% to 50% as an employee is comparable to about 50% to 58% as a contractor, with no rent
- Contractor option for experienced clinicians who prefer it: 50% to 60%, with monthly rent of up to $375 plus GST

- Vacation pay, statutory holiday pay and five paid sick days after 90 days
- $1,000 annual professional development allowance and a $1,000 health spending account (eligibility applies)
- Team learning sessions

- Private treatment rooms and modern systems (JaneApp)

Who You Are

- Licensed in BC as a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
- At least 18 months of clinical experience

- Actively working toward becoming a Certified Hand Therapist, or already certified
- Available at least three consistent days a week
- Previous hand therapy or orthosis experience is an asset

Our Values Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Positivity, Client-Centric Care

Apply

Apply through Indeed, or email your resume to [email protected]. Please use the subject line "Hand Therapist Application".

Pay: $119,000.00-$149,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Application question(s):
- Do you hold an active, valid professional license as either a Physiotherapist (PT) or an Occupational Therapist (OT) to practice in BC?

Work Location: In person

📌 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist, Hand Therapy (Richmond)
🏢 Empower Physiotherapy
📍 Richmond