Registered Physiotherapist

Acumen Health; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Acumen Health in Calgary seeks a Physiotherapist registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta to join our full-time team. You will assess, treat, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal conditions, collaborating with surgeons, therapists, and coaches to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes developing tailored rehab plans, maintaining compliant documentation, and occasionally traveling to other Acumen Health locations to support orthopedic care and performance-based

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta in good standing.
• Master's Degree in Physiotherapy and Alberta licensure.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other Acumen Health locations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and manage musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, athletic therapists, kinesiologists, and strength coaches.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR and uphold confidentiality.
• Attend interdisciplinary case discussions and contribute to treatment planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous work

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-informed care

Education

Master's in Physiotherapy

Licensed in Alberta

Tools

Electronic medical records

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Acumen Health is a premier, one-of-a-kind sports medicine practice. Our multidisciplinary team includes Private Orthopedic Surgeons, Certified Athletic Therapists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Kinesiologists. Together, we facilitate an individual’s entire care pathway—from baseline testing and injury diagnosis to surgery, post-operative care, and high-performance recovery.

Our Culture & Values

• Patient First: Every decision, treatment, and care plan is tailored to achieve optimal, patient-centric outcomes.
• Collaboration: We champion mutually dependent relationships, working seamlessly across specialties to support our patients.
• Setting the Standard: We deliver healthcare administration and rehabilitative care at the highest possible clinical standards.
• Creative Growth: We foster an environment of continuous learning, active knowledge exchange, and innovative problem-solving.
• Fun: We believe a positive, energetic, and engaging environment inspires both our team and our patients to thrive.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Physiotherapist registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta to join our Calgary team full-time. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions ranging from acute injuries to post-operative recovery and performance-based rehabilitation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Report operationally to the Acumen Reconditioning Manager and functionally to Acumen leadership.
• Assess, treat, and manage musculoskeletal injuries and orthopedic conditions.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs tailored to patient goals and functional demands.
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, athletic therapists, kinesiologists, and strength and conditioning coaches.
• Provide patient-centered care for acute, sub-acute, chronic, and post-operative orthopedic conditions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and contribute to collaborative treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and defensible clinical documentation in accordance with professional and medico-legal standards.
• Utilize electronic medical records and Google Cloud-based systems while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Contribute to departmental education initiatives, in-services, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
• Assist in identifying appropriate internal and external referrals when necessary.
• Attend orthopedic consultations and follow-up appointments as required.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance clinical environment.
• Current registration and active practice permit (or eligibility for registration) with the applicable provincial regulatory college (College of Physiotherapists of Alberta).
• Master's Degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice Physiotherapy in the province of Alberta.
• Professional liability insurance required.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and the Google Cloud Platform.
• Police Information Check completed upon hiring.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other Acumen Health locations including Edmonton, Kelowna, Langley, Montréal, and Vancouver.

Preferred Qualifications and Assets

• Experience treating orthopedic and sports medicine populations.
• Strong manual therapy and exercise prescription skill set.
• Experience with post-operative rehabilitation protocols.
• Training or certification in adjunct therapies such as:
  • Manual therapy
  • IASTM
  • Blood Flow Restriction therapy
  • Soft tissue release techniques
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Active Release Techniques (ART)
  • Dry Needling/IMS
• Strength and conditioning certifications (NSCA, NASM, or equivalent) are considered assets.

Key Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while thriving within a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.
• Strong organizational and clinical reasoning abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-informed, patient-centered care.
• Passion for orthopedic rehabilitation, performance, and helping patients return to the activities they love.

What We Offer

• Collaborative interdisciplinary sports medicine environment.
• Access to orthopedic surgeon collaboration and mentorship.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Exposure to diverse orthopedic and post-operative patient populations.
• A progressive and innovative clinical setting focused on exceptional patient outcomes.
• Extended medical and dental benefits.

To learn more about our organization, visit:

Acumen Health