Physiotherapist I

Alberta Health Services; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta is seeking a Physiotherapist I for their Medicine Hat location. The role involves providing therapeutic interventions, engaging clients and families in care, and collaborating with interprofessional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. This part-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program.
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Experience in clinical documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to clients.
• Engage clients and families in care.
• Participate in interprofessional quality improvement teams.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Assessment and diagnosis

Interprofessional teamwork

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

Epic/Connect Care

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your scope of Physical Therapy skills? The Physical Therapy team in Medicine Hat consists of a great ratio of therapists and therapy assistants with a wide range of work experiences to support and mentor new staff. This department has opportunities to work across various streams of care from acute care to outpatients and community. The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge but also only a few hours north of the USA. This small urban community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, shopping and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. 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 their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Position details

• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Physical Therapy
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.75
• Posting End Date: 02-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 12-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 5.83
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.90
• Maximum Salary: $51.80
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Responsibilities and role expectations

Responsibilities include providing therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence, contributing to prevention, triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, and transition support for individuals, groups, populations and communities. Engage clients and families as integral members of the health care team and participate in interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement. Contribute to quality improvement and the professional community; participate in peer mentoring; and supervise students. May provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Additional Required Qualifications: Heart & Stroke Foundation, Basic Life Support certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with clinical documentation in Epic/Connect Care would be an asset. AADL authorizer status would also be an asset.