Physiotherapist I

Alberta Health Services; Brooks; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join a dynamic team in Brooks. This role offers the chance to provide essential therapeutic interventions, working closely with clients and families to enhance their physical function and independence. The position involves collaboration with interprofessional teams and participation in quality improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy the vibrant community of Brooks while contributing to the health and well-being of its residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Access to a reliable vehicle for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function.
• Collaborate with patients and families in determining appropriate rehabilitation strategies.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Assessment and diagnosis

Patient education

Case management

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Epic

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your scope of Physical Therapy skills? The Physical Therapy team in Brooks is a tight-knit team of therapists and therapy assistants with significant clinical experience to support and mentor new staff. This department has opportunities to work across various streams of care from acute care to outpatients and community. Brooks is a city in southeast Alberta, Canada, surrounded by the County of Newell. It is one of fastest growing communities in Alberta with a multi-cultural flavor unique to other municipalities. Residents enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor recreational activities including camping, boating, fishing, sailing, kayaking, water skiing (water sports) ice fishing and skating in winter, just to name a few. It is also only 2 hours from Calgary. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be the job for you!

Description:

As the Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence in development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness and functional decline. You will provide intervention (i.e. prevention, triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, fostering resourcefulness, case management, referral and transition support to individuals, groups, populations and communities). You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. The PT collaborates with patient(s) and families in determining, implementing and evaluating appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and your professional community; participate in peer mentoring; and supervise students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Classification:

Physiotherapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: SZE - Physiotherapy
Primary Location: Brooks Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 09-JUL-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available: 19-JUL-2025
Temporary End Date: 19-JAN-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $38.90
Maximum Salary: $51.80
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Access to a reliable vehicle for business purposes.

Preferred Qualifications:

AADL authorizer status would be beneficial. Previous experience documenting in Epic or Connect Care would be an asset.