Physiotherapist I

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 58,561 - 77,972; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Physiotherapist I to join the Acute Care Physiotherapy team at Red Deer Regional Hospital. You will assess and treat clients, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize function and independence.

The position may involve supervising therapy staff and hosting student placements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence.
• Complete assessments and interventions and contribute to safe discharge planning for diverse client populations.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and involve clients and families as active participants in care.
• Provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and supervise students.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists to join the fast-paced Acute Care Physiotherapy team which is based out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. As a member of the team, you will be expected to communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to serve your clients. You will be required to complete assessments and interventions as well as to contribute to safe discharge planning for a diverse client population. You can expect to be well supported by the Allied Health Area Manager, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead and Physiotherapy Professional Practice Lead. Additionally, you will provide clinical direction to Therapy Assistants and may, on occasion, be offered the opportunity to provide clinical placements for Physiotherapy or Therapy Assistant students. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

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.

• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA
• Unit and Program: Acute Care Physiotherapy
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• 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: As required.

Preferred Qualifications: As required.