Therapy Assistant

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike storage

On-site fitness centre

Wellness perks

Job summary

Alberta Health Services at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Therapy Assistant to work within Rehabilitation Services. You will collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, and speech‑language pathologists to provide hands‑on rehabilitation for diverse patient populations.

The role emphasizes patient‑centered care, teamwork, and continuous learning, with emphasis on safety and professional development in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited PTA/OTA program or equivalent training may be considered.
• Two year diploma required from PTA/OTA program.
• Experience in an adult in-patient acute care setting recommended.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interprofessional team to provide rehabilitation services.
• Deliver direct and indirect client care across the rehabilitation continuum.
• Contribute to quality improvement and program planning.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Microsoft Office

Reliability/attendance

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in PTA/OTA program

Tools

Connect Care

Excel

Job description

The Royal Alexandra Hospital offers Therapy Assistants a fast-paced, rewarding environment where collaboration and learning are part of everyday practice. As part of a large teaching hospital, you’ll work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, and Speech‑Language Pathologists to deliver hands‑on rehabilitation programs that truly make a difference. You’ll gain experience across diverse clinical areas including medicine, surgery, orthopedics, and arthroplasty, while contributing to patient care through both individual and group sessions. The hospital’s commitment to evidence‑based practice, mentorship, and continuous improvement means you’ll be supported in growing your skills and advancing your career. Add to that wellness perks like secure bike storage, an on‑site LRT station, and a fitness centre, and you’ve got a workplace that values both professional excellence and personal well‑being. If you're looking for a role where you can build your experience and contribute to meaningful care, join our team at the Royal Alex.

Description:

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Services
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Services
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited post‑secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Two year diploma from an approved Physical Therapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Recent experience working in 2 or more of the following: PT assistant, OT assistant, SLP assistant, or Rec. T Assistant. Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Therapy Assistant in an adult in‑patient acute care setting in the past 2 years or at least one acute care placement for new grads. Experience working successfully as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Conflict resolution and strong communication skills. Heart and Stroke CPR (BCLS‑HCP) certification. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability, demonstrated through your employment references. Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) is expected. Work tasks and charting is computer based, so there are extensive repetitive motion tasks. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements. Must be able to participate in hands on care of patients (i.e. transfers, bariatric clients, bending, reaching, twisting, and walking distances). Must be able to lift and carry 10‑15 kg regularly if needed. Must be able to tolerate wearing lead vest for videofluoroscopic swallowing studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Connect Care is preferred.

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.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.