Physiotherapist I

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

Job summary

The Physiotherapist I (PT) position at Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre is part of an interdisciplinary team serving children and families. You will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence across clinic, home, community and virtual settings.

You will collaborate with Speech-language and Occupational Therapy, social work, early intervention and therapy assistants, with mentorship available as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams in clinic, home, community and virtual settings.
• Supervise students and provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

This Physiotherapist I (PT) position is based out of the Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre servicing children and their families. You would be part of an interdisciplinary team including Speech language and occupational therapy, social work, early intervention and therapy assistances to support your work. Services are provided in the clinic, home, community and virtually. Mentorship would be provided as needed. For employees who accept a difficult-to-recruit regular position at a worksite in Alberta's North, Central or South Zones. Up to $60,000 depending on FTE and length of Return for Service Agreement.

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 Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Children's Rehabilitation Services
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Community Health Ct
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 31-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Children's Rehabilitation Services
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Community Health Ct
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 31-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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:

BLS preferred.

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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