Physiotherapist II

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Team Leader for Urotherapy at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. The role involves leading a specialized team in outpatient urogynecology, providing clinical supervision, developing patient protocols, and participating in educational activities within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent professional development opportunities

Support for ongoing professional growth

Qualifications

• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta required.
• Specific certifications and experience in urogynecology are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physiotherapy and allied health clinical services.
• Supervise students and team members.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Reasoning

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is Western Canada’s biggest and busiest hospital, providing specialized care to a diverse population from a catchment area that includes 1/3 of Canada’s land mass. As a teaching hospital, we embrace continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Our expert care programs include: Level 2 Trauma/ICU, Accredited Stroke, Surgery – Orthopedic / General and Neurosurgery, CK Hui Heart Centre and Cardiac ICU, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Indigenous Health Program, and outpatient clinical areas.

Position Overview:

The Team Leader for Urotherapy is responsible for leading the team of Physiotherapists working in the specialized outpatient urogynecology and chronic pelvic pain women's programs. Our program is unique in pelvic health as you work within a multidisciplinary team which includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, and exercise therapists. You will assist in developing patient intervention protocols, education materials, and participate in quality assurance and outcome measurement activities.

Your clinical expertise and interpersonal skills may be used to provide consultation services to therapists within and outside the region as well as participating in clinical teaching of students, assistants, and staff. As a senior rehabilitation therapist, you will be involved in administrative aspects related to the program, including supervision, vacancy management, research, scheduling, program development, performance appraisals, committee participation or leadership, and coordination of site-wide initiatives.

Rehabilitation Services offers excellent learning opportunities through professional events and supports ongoing professional growth and quality improvement initiatives. The Women's team shares their knowledge and experience with each other.

Role Description:

As a Physiotherapist II, you will coordinate physiotherapy and allied health clinical services, supervise students and team members, and work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will make clinical decisions regarding assessment, intervention, discharge, and follow-up, and provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective client care. You will ensure practice aligns with legislation, standards, ethics, and policies, and participate in program development, operational planning, and committee representation.

You will also coordinate daily operations, monitor care delivery, assist with caseload management, and participate in quality improvement activities. Access to a network of experienced clinicians across the province and real-time sharing of patient information via Connect Care supports your practice.

Details:

• Classification: Physiotherapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-JUN-2025
• Start Date: 07-JUL-2025
• Hours: 7.75 per shift, Days pattern, 10 shifts per cycle, Saturday/Sunday off
• Salary Range: $41.12 - $54.61/hr
• No vehicle requirement

Qualifications:

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy with related experience, active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, and specific certifications and experience in urogynecology are required. Additional skills include leadership, communication, clinical reasoning, and the ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional certifications in orthopedics, acupuncture, IMS, or chronic pelvic pain, familiarity with computer applications, and leadership development are assets.