Physiotherapist II

Alberta Health Services; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Ponoka seeks a Physiotherapist II to coordinate physiotherapy and allied health services within Acute and Long Term Care. You will supervise students and staff, work autonomously and with an interdisciplinary team, and provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective care.

Responsibilities include day-to-day operations, caseload management, chart audits, and adherence to Alberta standards. Posting ends 13-NOV-2026; start date 01-FEB-2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program; or a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program and related experience.
• Active or eligible registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta CPTA).
• Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination of physiotherapy and other allied health clinical services.
• Provide supervision to students and team members as assigned.
• Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing leadership to other healthcare professionals.
• Make day-to-day clinical decisions regarding patient and family needs and ensure evidence-based practice.

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.This position is in the town of Ponoka at the heart of Central Alberta, located only 3 minutes off of the Queen Elizabeth II Highway between Red Deer and Edmonton. With approximately 6800 local residents. Ponoka is a fun and scenic community to settle down in with many recreational facilities including the Aqua plex with indoor pool, a Summer Splash Park, Trails, Parks and upgraded playgrounds, Mini Golf, Ball Diamonds, Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts, Arena and Outdoor Rink, Agriculture Centre, Farmers Market and the Annual Ponoka Stampede. Ponoka is also home to the world class 18-hole Ponoka Community Golf Club and sits only 12 min from the Legendary 27-hole Wolf Creek Golf Resort. Ponoka’s 8 km of trail systems run through the lush Battle River Valley and are connected to the Trans-Canada Trail System.As a Physiotherapist II in this community role, your time will be spent in mixed service streams which include Acute Care and Long Term Care. You will be expected to communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding your clients in the various service areas. In this role you will be supported by the Allied Health Area Manager and Physiotherapy Professional Practice Lead, with opportunities to connect with professionals in surrounding areas. You will provide clinical direction to Therapy Assistant and may, on occasion, be offered the opportunity to provide clinical placements for Physical Therapy or Therapy Assistant students.

Description:

As a Physiotherapist II, you will provide coordination of physiotherapy and other allied health clinical services. You will provide supervision to 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 make day-to-day clinical decisions regarding patient and family needs related to assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and provide guidance to team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective care. You will ensure physiotherapy practice is evidence based and aligned with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, codes of ethics, and organizational policies and guidelines.You will coordinate the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area and monitor care delivery, identify service needs, assist with caseload management, complete chart audits, and provide follow-up and feedback to staff. You will participate in program development and operational planning and represent the department on committees and programs. You will make decisions regarding staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers.You will have access to experienced clinicians across the province for consultation and support through email, telephone and virtual meetings. You will also be able to collaborate with senior clinicians through shared electronic health records to support the delivery of high quality care.

• Classification: Physiotherapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Acute and Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-FEB-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Physiotherapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Acute and Long Term Care
• Primary Location: Ponoka Hospital and Care Centr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• 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 a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program and related experience.Active or eligible registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta CPTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current AADL Authorizer preferred.

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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