Physiotherapist I - Regularized Relief/Float

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Physiotherapist I to deliver therapeutic interventions and collaborate with a healthcare team. The role involves working with clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and maintain current registration. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development events

Secure bike storage

Fitness Centre access

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university.
• Registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Collaboration with healthcare team

Assessment and diagnosis

Education and consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Job description

Your Opportunity

The University of Alberta Hospital is one of Canada’s leading clinical, research, and teaching hospitals, treating more than 700,000 patients annually from western and northern Canada. The hospital offers a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services, including specialized adult services within cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, medicine, orthopedics, renal, critical care, burns, transplant and trauma inpatient programs as well as a vast number of ambulatory clinics. This position is part of the centralized Rehabilitation and Allied Health Program and as a float therapist, you will be trained to work in a variety of areas. Our site provides excellent learning opportunities through our monthly professional practice lead events as well as supports ongoing professional growth and quality improvement and encourages mentorship from the vast collective experiences of other professionals on site. The University of Alberta Hospital is centrally located in the capital city, the heart of the academic campus, Old Strathcona and the beautiful river valley. We encourage healthy lifestyles by providing secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit Station, the Pulse Fitness Centre and other ReVitalize activities. Part time positions may afford up to full time hours on a casual basis. Please ensure your profile concisely outlines your qualifications, experiences and interests in this position.

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.

Program Details

• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation and Allied Health
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 15-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.90
• Maximum Salary: $51.80
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Additional Required Qualifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support – Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP). Some acute care experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following areas: Surgery, Trauma, Orthopedics, Transplants, Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Critical Care, Burns, Pediatrics, Plastics, Rheumatology, General Internal Medicine preferred.