Physiotherapist II

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital) seeks a Physiotherapist II Team Leader to coordinate physiotherapy and allied health services for an inpatient musculoskeletal team in Edmonton. The role includes supervising students and staff, leading clinical decisions, and ensuring evidence-based practice aligned with policy and regulations.

Experience as a Team Leader is required; connect care/EMR familiarity is an asset.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited program or bachelor’s degree with related experience.
• Active or eligible registration and practice permit with College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Minimum 2 years of rehab experience in tertiary setting with adult musculoskeletal conditions; 6 months as Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physiotherapy and allied health clinical services.
• Provide supervision of students and team members.
• Lead day-to-day clinical decisions for assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up.
• Support program planning, staff recruitment, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Connect Care/EMR

Job description

Are you a seasoned physiotherapist with a passion for adult rehabilitation? Do you thrive on leading high-performing teams and making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with complex rehabilitation needs through collaborative, interdisciplinary care? If so, we invite you to join the team at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) as a Physiotherapist II (PT II) Team Leader.The Team Leader provides clinical leadership and operational coordination for an assigned team that may include staff from one or multiple disciplines. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the team and contributing to program planning and evaluation, resource allocation, staff recruitment and selection, orientation, coaching and mentoring, professional development, supervision of student placements, and education.The successful candidate will ensure that clinical practice within the musculoskeletal inpatient team is evidence-informed, aligned with professional standards, and focused on delivering exceptional patient care. The current clinical assignment is within the musculoskeletal inpatient team; however, program assignments may change based on operational requirements.Alberta Health Services is a supportive employer that offers opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, to support you and your family. If you are ready to provide clinical leadership and contribute to excellence in rehabilitation care, we encourage you to apply.

Description:

As a Physiotherapist II, you will provide coordination of physiotherapy and other allied health clinical services. You will provide supervision of students and team members as assigned. You will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will be making day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs regarding assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and advise team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective client care. You will ensure physiotherapy practice is evidence based and in alignment with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, code of ethics and AHS policy and guidelines.You will be coordinating the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area and monitoring care delivery, identifying service needs and assisting other medical staff with caseload management, completing chart audits and providing follow-up and feedback to staff. You will participate in program development and operational planning and representing the department on committees or programs. You will make decisions on staffing level requirements, workflow, caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers.AHS is dedicated to supporting our Physiotherapists in their practice area and expanding their skillsets regardless of location. All AHS Physiotherapists have access to a list of experienced clinicians across the province and are able to tap into this resource via email, phone and virtual meetings. As we transition to our Provincial Electronic Medical Record (Connect Care) you will also be able to share patient information real time with these senior clinicians to assist you in providing high quality care.

• Classification: Physiotherapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Physical Therapist
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Physiotherapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Physical Therapist
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program or bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program and related experience.Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a tertiary rehabilitation setting working with adult patients with musculoskeletal conditions, including orthopedic and/or amputee populations and at least 6 months experience as a Team Leader. Effective teaching, written communication, verbal communication, and computer skills are required. Strong and effective leadership skills, organizational skills are required as well as conflict resolution/negotiation skills. The successful incumbent must be capable of performing lifts, transfers, repositioning, and other physically demanding activities associated with this role. Must maintain active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta throughout the duration of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional experience in a tertiary rehabilitation setting working with adults with musculoskeletal conditions, including orthopedic and amputee populations, is preferred. Experience with Connect Care/EMR is considered an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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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