Physiotherapist I – Edmonton, Alberta

Physiotherapy Association; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buddy mentorship

Continuing education

Rotation across areas

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for a Physiotherapist I on the Royal Alexandra Hospital medicine/surgery/orthopedic unit in Edmonton. You will provide physiotherapy to patients recovering from acute illness, surgery, or trauma, and contribute to recovery plans and patient education.

You will work in a collaborative rehab team, participate in rounds, and support discharge planning while developing advanced practice skills and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program.
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Heart and Stroke CPR (BLS-HCP) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional status post-fall, surgery, or trauma; develop and adapt treatment plans; deliver mobility, cardiorespiratory, gait, and pain interventions.
• Recommend and facilitate rehab equipment; collaborate with interprofessional teams and attend rounds; support discharge planning and provide patient/family education; document care in Connect Care.
• Manage patients with complex physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs; mentorship and student supervision; participate in advanced practice learning and quality initiatives; evening/weekend rotation.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Connect Care

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

This role starts on a medicine/surgery/orthopedic unit (~30 beds). You’ll provide physiotherapy to patients recovering from acute illness, surgery, or trauma.

Key Responsibilities

Assess functional status post-fall, surgery, or trauma; develop and adapt treatment plans; deliver mobility, cardiorespiratory, gait, and pain interventions; recommend and facilitate rehab equipment; collaborate with interprofessional teams and attend rounds; support discharge planning and provide patient/family education; document care in Connect Care.

Manage patients with complex physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs; participate in mentorship, student supervision, pursue advanced practice learning and quality initiatives; provide care during shared evening/weekend rotation.

Why Join Us

Join a collaborative rehab team that includes PTs, OTs, SLPs, Recreation Therapists, and Therapy Assistants that is driven by a culture and commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth and compassionate patient care. We offer:

• Comprehensive onboarding and buddy mentorship.
• Practice lead events; in-services and continuing education.
• A chance to rotate through different areas, bringing variety and valuable experience across multiple clinical settings.

Job Details

• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Services
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 03-DEC-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 13-DEC-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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

Heart and Stroke CPR (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, along with proven success working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Strong communication and conflict resolution abilities are essential. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required. Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) is expected, and experience with Connect Care is preferred.

As work tasks and charting are computer-based, candidates must be able to perform extensive repetitive motion tasks and tolerate long periods of sitting or standing. The role also requires participation in hands‑on patient care, including assisting with transfers, supporting bariatric clients, bending, reaching, twisting, and walking distances. Candidates must be able to regularly lift and carry weights of 10–15 kg as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the assessment and treatment of the geriatric patient population. Knowledge of community resources, equipment acquisition, continuum of care, and discharge planning. Mentoring Physiotherapy students is an asset. At least 1-year recent experience in an adult inpatient acute care setting preferred; at least one acute care placement for new grads. Experience working with complex medical patient populations, including end‑of‑life care, chronic disease management, and dementia.

Please Note

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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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