Career Opportunities

Why work with us? The UBC Department of Physical Therapy is well known for its high standards in education, research, and training. Our Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program is accredited by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada and is recognized as one of the leading entry-to-practice programs in the country.

As one of the top 40 universities in the world, UBC is annually cited as one of British Columbia’s best employers and is consistently recognized for sustainability and diversity.


Staff Positions

Research Assistant

A highly motivated, experienced Research Assistant (RA) is needed for the study “Is it nature or nurture? Do factors related to admissions or to clinical experience during training affect where graduates from a rural health professional cohort seek employment?” This study intends to improve our understanding of the relative role of the selection criteria used in the admissions process and the clinical education exposure of physical therapy students in relation to their choice of location of employment after graduation. The research team includes evaluation specialists and faculty from distributed health professional programs in the UBC Department of Physical Therapy.

Faculty Positions

Director, PTRC

Accountable to the Associate Head, Clinical Education and Director, Administration, the Director, PTRC is responsible for the oversight and leadership of the UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic (PTRC), ensuring the successful delivery of clinical care aligned with Departmental objectives related to student education, research and innovation. The position is responsible for achieving consistent quality standards, maximizing opportunities for student education, teaching, and engagement, revenue generation and supporting research and innovation in physical therapy.

The PTRC Director is supported in this role by the Manager, PTRC, for whom they are responsible for recruiting and managing in collaboration with the Director, Administration for the Department of Physical Therapy.