Physiotherapist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Wetaskiwin is looking for a Physiotherapist I to join the Children's Rehabilitation Services team. You will deliver therapeutic interventions to help children reach optimal physical function and independence across clinic, home, and community settings.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, mentor students, and support families as integral partners in care. This role offers mentorship and a 0.60 FTE schedule with regular day shifts.

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 and independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support clients and families.
• Provide supervision where needed and participate in quality improvement activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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

• 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: 20-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-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.