Physiotherapist I - Urotherapy

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike storage

On-site LRT access

Fitness centre

Wellness activities

Job summary

Alberta Health Services at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton seeks a Physiotherapist I to join a multidisciplinary outpatient team in urogynecology and chronic pelvic pain. You will provide pelvic health assessments, internal exams, hands-on therapy, and tailored exercise plans.

The role emphasizes pain science integration, compassionate care, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and exercise therapists to support diverse patients with pelvic floor dysfunction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program.
• Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Registered with CPTA for Restricted Activity of Internal Exams.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in assessing and treating urogynecological conditions, including internal exams.
• Completion of Intro to Pelvic Health Level 1 (Parts 1 & 2) or equivalent.
• Heart & Stroke BLS-HCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pelvic health assessments, consultation, and treatment.
• Conduct internal assessments and deliver hands-on therapy.
• Create individualized exercise and education plans.
• Integrate pain science principles and deliver evidence-based care.

Skills

Pelvic health

Internal exams

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with College of Physiotherapists of Alberta

Tools

BLS-HCP certification

Job description

Your Opportunity:

JOIN OUR TEAM at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH). Are you passionate about women's health and ready to make a meaningful impact in a highly specialized area of practice? We are looking for a dedicated physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary outpatient team in the Urogynecology and Chronic Pelvic Pain programs. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with an expert group of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, a pharmacist, dietitian, and exercise therapist, all committed to advancing pelvic health care. You will play a key role in supporting women of diverse ages and backgrounds who are experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

In this specialized and sensitive area of care, you will provide comprehensive pelvic health assessments, consultation, and treatment. Your responsibilities will include conducting internal assessments, delivering hands-on therapy, and creating individualized exercise and education plans. You’ll integrate pain science principles into your approach, delivering compassionate, evidence‑based care tailored to each patient’s needs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

A robust orientation and mentorship program with hands-on training, in-service education, and access to an extensive clinical resource library. A strong culture of professional development, with practice lead events, quality improvement involvement, and options to expand into advanced practice roles. Opportunities for student supervision and mentorship. Wellness benefits include secure bike storage, on-site Light Rail Transit access, a fitness centre, and wellness activities.

Your role is ideal for experienced physiotherapists looking to grow in a rewarding and specialized area.

Description:

As a Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimal physical function and independence in the context of development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness, and functional decline. You will provide interventions, including 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 healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with patients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement, partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community, participate in peer mentoring, and supervise students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Provisional Physiotherapists.

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: 0.40


• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026


• Employee Class: Regular Part Time


• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026


• Hours per Shift: 7.75


• Length of Shift in weeks: 2


• Shifts per cycle: 4


• Shift Pattern: Days


• 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:

• Registered with CPTA for Restricted Activity of Internal Exams.


• Current Heart & Stroke BLS-HCP certification.


• Minimum 2 years’ experience in assessing and treating urogynecological conditions, including internal exams.


• Completion of "Intro to Pelvic Health Level 1" (Parts 1 & 2) or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Level 2 Lower Extremity Orthopedics or equivalent courses for spine and lower extremity manual therapy and/or equivalent chronic pelvic pain courses are preferred; OR must be completed within first year of employment.


• Licensed in Acupuncture or IMS is an asset.