Physiotherapist I

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

Job summary

Assisted Living Alberta is seeking a Physiotherapist I to join the Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service. You will work in clients’ homes and hospital settings, delivering therapy, education, and care plan development within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes client-centered care and adapting interventions to complex needs. The successful candidate must hold a Physiotherapy degree, be registered with the Alberta College, and demonstrate experience in home care or Connect

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 optimal physical function and independence.
• Work within an Interdisciplinary Team to develop and adjust care plans.
• Perform triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and education for clients.
• Contribute to quality improvement and participate in peer mentoring.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information Assisted Living Alberta. 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 Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Services team to provide professional support services for 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.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service
• Primary Location: Strathcona Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

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.A minimum of 2 years recent experience working with neurological patients and patients with complex needs.

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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