Physiotherapist (Seasonal)

Join the newest addition to the WNBA family as we bring professional women’s basketball to Canada! The Toronto Tempo is the WNBA’s 14th franchise and first Canadian team set to tip off in May. Our team is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence both on and off the court. We are committed to empowering our players, engaging our fans, and making a positive impact in our community. We are seeking a talented and driven Physiotherapist to join our Health & Performance team, reporting to the Director, Health & Performance from March to October 2026.

Job Summary:

The Physiotherapist will primarily be responsible for providing progressive, data-informed short- and long-term rehabilitation services to the Tempo team. This role will work alongside Health & Performance colleagues to provide holistic care to all Tempo players. The Physiotherapist will primarily work out of our office and facilities located in Toronto. Moderate travel within North America with the Tempo team may be required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Player Injury Rehabilitation Services & Strategy

• Lead the management and rehabilitation of post-injury care for Tempo players.
• Develop individual treatment plans and programs tailored to each Tempo player with precision and care.
• Collaborate with the team’s athletic trainers, team physicians, strength and conditioning coaches, mental health & performance providers, sport scientists, dietitians, and coaching staff to develop and continually upgrade return to play strategies and practices.
• Ensure consistent rehab standards and philosophy are maintained across the Health & Performance team.
• Utilize subjective and objective measures and up-to-date best practices.
• Advise the performance team on new technologies, techniques, treatments and modalities for proper care of players.
• Regularly communicate rehab updates to Head Athletic Trainer and Director of health & Performance.
• As necessary, accompany players to medical appointments.

Compliance & Documentation Management

• Ensure player care activities are within guidelines mandated by professional license(s) and the WNBA league.
• Document and update all communications and health services provided to athletes through team’s injury management system with confidentiality.
• Ensure confidential health, medical, and insurance records are compliant with WNBA and HIPAA requirements.
• Collaborate with Head Athletic Trainer to provide thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting in the league mandated Electronic Medical Records system.
• Work with Head Athletic Trainer to report and manage player workman's compensation claims.

Team Management

• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with medical budgets and processes.
• Contribute to a team environment that promotes trust, professionalism, and respect for diversity.
• Assist Health & Performance colleagues with basic administrative duties including ordering training room supplies, training room cleaning duties, hydrotherapy room maintenance, and maintenance of medical equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, sit, jump, run, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate with others.
• Required to lift up to 45 kg (100 lbs) of equipment, along with bending, reaching, and throwing items.
• Required to lift and position patients for examination, including helping them on and off tables.
• Ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• University degree in Physiotherapy or a related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a physiotherapist with elite athletes required.
• Licensed/Certified in and in good standing to practice as a physiotherapist in Ontario required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Must be trained and hold a current certification in at least one of the following: Basic Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support, Advanced Life Support, or Advanced Trauma Life Support.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid passport and ability to travel globally for weeks at a time.

Required Key Competencies:

• Confidentiality – ability to keep confidentiality and to practice discretion.
• Adaptability – flexible in the face of change, maintains a positive demeanor, can handle conflicting priorities without loss of composure.
• Organization – can plan and schedule activities and workload optimally.
• Proactivity – can foresee multiple outcomes and acts to prevent problems.
• Communication– listening skills, oral and written verbal skills; telephone and email.
• Service Driven – interacts positively with players, coaching staff, executives, and peers.
• Team Player - handles responsibilities well as part of a group and when solely responsible for a task or outcome.
• Judgement - able to make reasonable decisions as needed in the absence of direction, refers issues to another appropriate person in a timely manner, can be trusted to work without constant or direct supervision.

Why Join Us:

• Be a part of the historic launch of the first WNBA team in Canada.
• Work in a dynamic and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth of women’s sports in Canada.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant portfolio materials as one file via LinkedIn. We are accepting applications until March 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST.

The salary range for the Physiotherapist (seasonal) role is between $55,000 - $58,000 CAD.

All applications submitted to the Tempo are always reviewed in detail by our HR team. In certain aspects of the hiring process artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used, specifically for resume screening. These tools support our team and are used to help bring relevant criteria to the foreground and do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.

Toronto Tempo is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable laws.