Physiotherapist I - Direct

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Physiotherapist I to join their team in Edmonton. This role involves providing therapeutic interventions and case management for pediatric clients, ensuring their physical function and independence. You will work collaboratively with families and healthcare teams to develop and evaluate rehabilitation strategies. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, have current registration with the regulatory body, and demonstrate excellent clinical and organizational skills. A commitment to quality improvement and interprofessional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Ability to work independently in different settings.
• Proficiency in using computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions for optimum physical function.
• Collaborate with patients and families in rehabilitation strategies.
• Participate in interprofessional teams for quality improvement.

Skills

Exceptional clinical care

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to enhancing care in the community, helping people/families be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. Edmonton Zone Continuing Care provides services through five main program areas: Home Living, Supportive Living, Facility Living, Transition Services and Specialty Programs. The Specialty Programs portfolio includes Children’s Home Care (CHC). CHC is a multidisciplinary team with RN, SW, RT, PT, OT, SLP and TAs collaborating and delivering services to children from birth – 18 years old with a wide variety of medical and/or developmental needs/conditions, including palliative care. The CHC program serves the Edmonton Zone, and frequently collaborates with suburban/rural Home Living partners to provide quality care. CHC has an opportunity available for a Physiotherapist (PT). As a PT for CHC, you will act as both a Case Manager (CM) and a direct care provider, using a family‑centered approach to practice, coaching, assessing, organizing, and communicating. The case management duties include ongoing assessment and identification of the unmet needs of the child/family. In collaboration with the client/family and other partners, and using appropriate internal and external resources, the CM develops a care plan for supports and services that is modified, based on the client’s response to the interventions.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Specialty Programs, Children’s Home Care
• Primary Location: East Edmonton Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-JAN-2026
• Temporary End Date: 05-OCT-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: $41.27
• Maximum Salary: $54.95
• 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:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Proven ability to provide exceptional clinical care within a continually changing healthcare environment. Self‑directed, with the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will work in different settings and environments. They must be able to lift and carry medical bags, which weigh approximately 12‑20kg. At the time of interview, you may be required to demonstrate your computer knowledge and proficiency by completing a hands‑on assessment. Must be able to navigate various computer programs including Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in the care of pediatric clients, including knowledge of developmental milestones. Experience providing care in community settings. Experience with Connect Care. Demonstrated ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. AADL authorizer.