Physiotherapist I

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for Physiotherapist I at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. You will join an inpatient team covering general medicine, surgical, orthopedics, neuro, ICU and rehab services. Mentorship and leadership are provided appropriate to experience.

The caseload may shift with operations. You will deliver interventions, including assessment, treatment, education, and program planning, while collaborating with patients, families and healthcare teams to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to optimize physical function and independence.
• Collaborate with patients, families and interprofessional teams to develop rehabilitation plans.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and supervise students.

Skills

Clinical communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Registration with College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Tools

Connect Care

Job description

Situated on the Old Man River, the City of Lethbridge is a thriving hub for adventure, agriculture, heritage, history, cuisine, and 200 km of walking/biking trails. Lethbridge is home to reputable post-secondary institutions, many amazing local attractions and the site of this Physiotherapist career opportunity, Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH).CRH is a warm and vibrant workplace with team members providing service to patients and their families in both inpatient ambulatory settings. The successful candidate will join the inpatient physiotherapy team, serving clients in the areas of general medicine, medical surgical, orthopedics, neuro, ICU and inpatient rehabilitation. You will receive guidance, mentoring and leadership appropriate to your level of experience. While this position will provide support to our inpatient physiotherapy program, the caseload for all positions within CRH Physiotherapy team may be subject to change based on operational considerations.

Description:

As a Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimal physical function and independence in the context of development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness, and functional decline. You will provide interventions, including 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 healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with patients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement, partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the 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: Physiotherapy
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Physiotherapy
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience in the area of inpatient physiotherapy is required. The successful candidate must be a motivated, confident and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude whose work aligns with AHS Values. Clarity in communication, both verbal and written, including clinical documentation is required. Connect Care training and experience is preferred and will be required on hire. Successful candidate must be a reliable worker who uses time effectively and is able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

AADL authorizer status is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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