Physiotherapist II

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Rimbey seeks a Physiotherapist II to support Acute Care, Outpatients and Long Term Care. You will supervise students and healthcare teams, make clinical decisions, ensure evidence-based practice, and participate in program development.

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team guided by the Allied Health Area Manager, with opportunities for clinical placements and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program (or equivalent bachelor’s with related experience).
• Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
• Registration eligibility with Physiotherapy Alberta College and Association; Canadian Physiotherapy Association membership is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination of physiotherapy and allied health services within Acute Care, Outpatients and LTC.
• Supervise students and team members; lead day-to-day clinical decisions and program development.
• Ensure evidence-based practice aligned with Alberta regulations and AHS policies; support transitions to Connect Care.

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy with related experience

Job description

Your Opportunity

Your Opportunity: This position may qualify for a rural recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. This position is in the town of Rimbey, a great central location with a small-town friendly feel, located less than 2 hrs from Edmonton, Calgary & Red Deer. Our community is nestled in the scenic Blindman River Valley amongst the rolling hills bordering the Rocky Mountains. Rimbey is the ideal area for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, hiking, boating and boasts many parks. Amenities include a Library, Agricultural Centre, A Community Recreation Centre complete with Gym, Arena, and Curling club, Ball Diamonds, Lions Campground with walking trails, Soccer Fields, Playgrounds, and Outdoor Skating rinks. Gull Lake is 20 minutes from town and boasts a recreational beach with day use and playground, Marina, and a 9/18-Hole Golf Course and Club. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. As a Physiotherapist II in this community role, your time will be spent in mixed service streams which include Acute Care, Outpatients, 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 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

• Classification: Physiotherapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Acute Care, Outpatients, LTC
• Primary Location: Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 03-SEP-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 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

• Must be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Physiotherapy Alberta College and Association Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current AADL Authorizer preferred.