Physiotherapist (Lead Therapist) - Scarborough

Axis Therapy & Performance is a high-standard, education-driven, people-first health company. We deliver expert physical therapy powered by human connection. Our mission is to refine the way people move by raising the standard of care, developing exceptional clinicians, and creating a consistent, trust-based client experience.

At Axis, leadership is behavioural, not positional. Titles come with responsibility, impact, and accountability. We are a people-first organization, and we work hard to protect that. Our clinicians are never just numbers on a schedule. We invest in real connection, mutual respect, and a fun, professional environment where people thrive and take pride in the team they're part of. Our admin team is just as strong as our clinicians, and our leadership team genuinely cares about the people doing the work.

The Lead Therapist (LT) is a clinical leadership role that supports the Clinic Director in protecting and elevating clinical standards while contributing to the overall strength and performance of the clinic. This role is for clinicians who care about:

• Raising the bar on clinical quality
• Developing other therapists
• Holding standards consistently
• Helping build a strong, sustainable clinic, not just a strong personal caseload

This is a clinical leadership role first. It is not a management or administrative role.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Clinical Quality & Coaching
  • Observe therapist treatment, documentation, and planning patterns
  • Coach therapists on: Treatment plan clarity, Progression and frequency, Client education and confidence
  • Address clinical gaps early, before they escalate
• Lifestyle Therapy
  • Support consistent, ethical long-term care conversations
  • Reinforce Axis standards around maintenance and proactive care
  • Challenge under-serving and over-serving when clinically relevant
• Clinic Performance Support
  • Understand how therapist behaviours influence retention, rebooking, plan adherence, and long-term care adoption
  • Coach in ways that support strong plans of care and confident recommendations
  • Surface behaviour patterns that may be impacting clinic performance
  • Participate in clinic initiatives aimed at improving client continuity and long-term outcomes
• Team & Culture Impact
  • Model Axis clinical standards in your own practice
  • Support onboarding and development of new therapists
  • Act as a visible clinical resource and standard bearer

How You Work With Leadership

• You report to the Clinic Director
• You support clinic leadership rather than replace it
• You coach behaviours; the CD owns performance and outcomes
• You escalate clinical red flags when standards are at risk

What Success Looks Like

• Therapists are clearer, more confident, and more consistent
• Clinical quality issues are identified early
• Treatment plans and education improve across the clinic
• The clinic maintains a high standard of care without constant intervention
• Therapist behaviours increasingly support strong retention and long-term care

Who This Role Is For

• Care deeply about quality of care and clinical standards
• Are comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback
• Enjoy helping others improve their craft
• Think beyond your own caseload
• Take pride in contributing to the growth and strength of the clinic
• Want to grow as a clinical leader

Who This Role Is Not For

• Prefer to avoid hard conversations
• Want a title without responsibility
• See leadership as authority rather than service
• Want a purely mentorship or technique-only role
• Are uncomfortable tying clinical behaviour to clinic performance
• Want management without accountability

What We Offer

• Training & Development at Every Level
  • Axis invests in clinicians from day one and continues to invest in them as they grow into leadership. Our internal development programs include:
  • Axis Basecamp— Foundational training for all incoming practitioners
  • Movement Blueprint— Clinical methodology and treatment philosophy
  • Axis Ascent— Leadership training for current and emerging leaders
• Industry-Leading Compensation
  • One of the most competitive splits available among established clinic networks.
• Mental Health Support
  • Full access to the Inkblot mental health support program for all team members.
• Real Influence During a Pivotal Growth Phase
  • Axis is scaling. Clinicians who step into leadership now will directly shape how this company develops, what we build for our clinicians, and the standards we set for the industry. This is a rare window to help build something rather than inherit it.
• Professional Development
  • Lead Therapists at Axis receive: Leadership and clinical development opportunities, Exposure to Axis education systems and ClinDev initiatives, A clear pathway toward future leadership roles.

Final Note

The Lead Therapist role is a leadership responsibility, not a reward. If you care about raising the bar, coaching others, and helping build a high-performing clinic, this role will challenge you and grow you.

Credentials & Licensing

• Active registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario (CPO)
• Current professional liability insurance
• Eligible to work in Canada

Clinical Experience & Practice Style

• Minimum 1 year of practice in a private practice setting
• Demonstrated experience treating MSK and orthopaedic caseloads
• Thrives in a 1-on-1 treatment model with full 30-minute appointments
• Strong focus and genuine passion for manual therapy
• Comfortable managing a full caseload independently
• Confident with treatment planning, progression logic, and client education

Leadership Readiness

• Track record of strong clinical outcomes and client retention in your own caseload
• Experience mentoring, onboarding, or supporting other clinicians (formally or informally)
• Comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback
• Demonstrated ability to hold standards under pressure

Operational Fit

• Available to work consistent clinic hours, including some evenings or weekends as required by location
• Reliable, organized, and accountable to documentation standards
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Comfortable working within a structured operating system and clear scope of authority

Bonus, Not Required

• Post-graduate certifications (manual therapy, dry needling, vestibular, pelvic health, sport, etc.)
• Experience with EMR systems (Jane, ClinicSense, or equivalent)
• Previous exposure to multi-location or scaling clinic environments
• Clinical instructor or preceptor experience