Physiotherapist I

Alberta Health Services; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their Home Living team in Leduc, providing client-centered services within a multidisciplinary setting. This role involves assessing and implementing physiotherapy interventions while adhering to professional standards. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a background in home care, and the ability to work effectively in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in home settings and lift medical bags (25-30 lbs).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP) certification.
• Experience with Home Care and Connect Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions for clients to achieve optimum physical function.
• Collaborate with clients and families as integral members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in interprofessional teams for quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Clinical Care

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity:

AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15339.aspx . Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. This position works within a collaborative multidisciplinary team consisting of various healthcare professionals from the nursing and allied health professions. This team collaborates and conducts home or site visits to deliver client-centered services to individuals with a wide variety of physical, cognitive, and mental health conditions, including complex health needs. Using strong clinical and interpersonal skills, you will implement physiotherapy services in accordance with regulatory and AHS practice standards, using best practice and a client-centered approach, engaging the client, family/caregivers, physicians, broader health care team and other internal program or external agencies as indicated. Physiotherapy services may encompass any combination of direct therapeutic interventions, appropriate education, and/or connection to needed resources. Through the development and/or contribution to the Care Plan, in collaboration with the client & other healthcare providers, you will ensure services are provided & modified, based on the client’s response to the intervention. This position will be based out of the Leduc Home Care office but will provide support to home care's Suburban/Rural East team, which will include travel to the other home care network offices, as required.

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 their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Home Living Primary Location: Leduc Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 03-JUL-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 13-JUL-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation 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:

Proven ability to provide exceptional clinical care within a continually changing healthcare environment. Communication and assessment skills. Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP). The successful candidate will work independently in clients’ homes, which could include congregate settings, single family dwellings, condos and/or walk-up apartments. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to work in different settings and environments (home environments and weather conditions), as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 25-30 lbs. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands-on assessment. You must demonstrate sufficient typing speed to meet workload demand and navigate through various computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Visio, Outlook and Internet.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Home Care. Experience with Connect Care. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.