Physiotherapist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $60,000

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Physiotherapist II to deliver rural generalist physiotherapy across acute, continuing care and ambulatory outpatients at Smoky Lake Health. You will collaborate with care teams, educate clients, and guide practice in a family-centered approach.

This role offers meaningful professional growth and may include an incentive based on Return for Service. As a member of the Allied Health Physiotherapy program, you will ensure evidence-based practice, participate in

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate physiotherapy and other allied health clinical services.
• Supervise 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 on assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up.
• Provide clinical leadership within the program to ensure safe, efficient and evidence-based patient care.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the service area and monitor care delivery.

Skills

Communication

Rural experience

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist II. You will provide rural generalist physiotherapy services to clients in acute care, continuing care and ambulatory outpatients. Services are delivered at the Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre. Working in a rural community offers a uniquely rewarding experience-lasting connections and a strong sense of belonging. Your colleagues will welcome you and provide support. This role offers meaningful professional opportunities as you grow your skills through diverse clinical experiences while making a difference for individuals and families. With a family-centered approach, you’ll provide education and consultation, guide practice, and collaborate closely with clients and care teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential as you build relationships and deliver high-quality rehabilitation services. 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.

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: Allied Health Physiotherapy

Primary Location: Smoky Lake Health

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 26-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $44.93

Maximum Salary: $59.68

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Preferred Qualifications

New grads are welcome to apply, but preference for one year of experience in a rural generalist position and/or one year experience as a physiotherapist in acute care or continuing care. Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) authorizer status for mobility aids is an asset.