Physiotherapist I - Continuing Care

Alberta Health Services; Alberta; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Physiotherapist I to join their Adult Day Program team, providing rehabilitation services to older adults and individuals with chronic conditions. This part-time position emphasizes collaboration and client-centered care, aiming to promote wellness and independence in the community.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Opportunity for hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience as a Physiotherapist.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions for clients.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Participate in interprofessional teams for quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Clinical Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

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Your Opportunity:

Are you passionate about supporting people to live healthy, independent lives in their own homes and communities? Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to enhancing care in the community and promoting wellness, independence, and quality of life. We’re seeking a Physiotherapist I to join our Adult Day Program team. This program focuses on supporting older adults and individuals with chronic conditions to maintain their functional abilities and overall well-being. Learn more about the Adult Day Program: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15504.aspx . As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver high-quality rehabilitation services in a welcoming, client-centered environment. Provide direct physiotherapy interventions, education, and resource navigation tailored to client needs. Collaborate with clients, families/caregivers, physicians, and team members to develop and adapt care plans. Support health promotion, independence, and community living through thoughtful and compassionate care. This role offers an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in your community. This part-time position offers a weekday schedule, with shifts from 8:30 AM to 2:45 PM. This temporary role is a great opportunity to explore a rewarding career in continuing care, gain valuable hands-on experience, and see if this path is the right fit for your future. If you're ready to join a team that's making a difference while enjoying life along the way, APPLY TODAY! Open to new graduates with relevant skills gained through clinical practicums.

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.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Specialty Programs- ADP Primary Location: Sturgeon Hlth Srvcs Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 26-JUN-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 07-JUL-2025 Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2025 Hours per Shift: 6.25 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $38.90 Maximum Salary: $51.80 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:

Candidates must have a minimum of six months of experience working as a Physiotherapist, including direct experience with the geriatric population. Recent Graduates may be considered with relevant experience. Strong communication and assessment skills are essential, along with a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality clinical care in a continuously evolving healthcare environment. Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BCLS-HCP) is required. Applicants must also be able to work in both group and individual settings and must be physically able to lift and carry equipment weighing approximately 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have experience in Continuing Care and be familiar with Connect Care. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with excellent organizational and time management abilities. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Two years' experience as a Physiotherapist is preferred, and AADL Authorizer status is considered an asset.

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