Physiotherapist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Wetaskiwin is seeking a Physiotherapist I to assess and treat patients in acute care, coordinating with therapy assistants and occupational therapists to help patients reach their goals and move toward independence.

You will participate in interprofessional teams, contribute to quality improvement, and may provide supervision to students and provisional physiotherapists. A recruitment incentive may apply based on service length.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in acute care at Wetaskiwin Hospital.
• Collaborate with therapy assistants and occupational therapists to help patients achieve goals and independence.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to enable optimum physical function and independence.
• Participate in interprofessional teams to advance services and contribute to quality improvement; supervise students where applicable.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

In this position you will work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team at the Wetaskiwin Hospital. Primary responsibility will be the assessment and treatment of patients in acute care at the hospital. You will work closely with therapy assistants and occupational therapists to assist patients to achieve their goals and move towards independence. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of Return for Service. 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 Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 12-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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.