Physiotherapist I

Alberta Health Services; Olds; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Physiotherapist I, providing essential therapeutic interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care. This role offers a diverse work environment across various healthcare settings, contributing to community well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Up-to-date BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions for optimal physical function.
• Participate in interprofessional teams to improve services.
• Contribute to professional development through mentoring.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Olds is a vibrant community serving over 40,000 people in the Mountain View County region. Its strategic location along the Queen Elizabeth Highway and proximity to major centers support its growth. With a population of 9,184, Olds offers a friendly, welcoming environment with amenities such as excellent schools, recreation facilities, and Olds College, making it an ideal place to raise a family.

Description:

As a Physiotherapist I, you will provide therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve optimal physical function and independence. Your responsibilities include prevention, triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, resourcefulness fostering, case management, referral, and transition support for individuals, groups, populations, and communities. You will involve clients and families as active members of the healthcare team, collaborating with them to determine, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in interprofessional teams to enhance support and quality improvement initiatives, working with healthcare providers, patients, families, and stakeholders to improve services. You will also contribute to professional development through peer mentoring, supervision of students, and potentially supervising Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Work Settings: Acute Care Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta.
Classification: Physiotherapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Allied Health / Physiotherapy
Primary Location: Olds Hospital and Care Centre
Location Details: As per location
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Salary Range: $38.90 - $51.80
Vehicle Requirement: Not applicable

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
- Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Additional Qualifications:
- Up-to-date BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:
- As required.