Therapy Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $60,000

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Wetaskiwin is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the acute care team. You will assist with physiotherapy and occupational therapy services, focusing on post-operative Total Hip Replacement patients and supporting rehabilitation in a collaborative environment.

The role requires an accredited Therapy Assistant diploma, strong communication, teamwork, and time management. A recruitment incentive up to $60,000 may apply; 1.00 FTE, days with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent.
• Physically able to perform the duties; strong communication and teamwork.
• Good organizational and time management skills; basic computer proficiency.
• Preferred: Diploma including PT or OT; Connect Care experience; rural TA support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physiotherapy and occupational therapy in acute care.
• Support post-operative THR patient rehabilitation and daily goals.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to ensure safe, timely discharge.
• Contribute to quality improvement and student supervision when applicable.

Skills

Superior communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

Diploma in Therapy Assistant

Tools

ConnectCare

Job description

This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to$60,000, depending on the length of the Return for Service agreement.For complete details, visitrcifhsaa.ca.As a member of the dynamic multidisciplinary team atWetaskiwin Hospital, you will play a key role in assisting with physiotherapy and occupational therapy services in an acute care setting. Your primary responsibility will be the treatment of post-operativeTotal Hip Replacement (THR)patients.You may also support the treatment of other acute care patients and long term care residents.Working collaboratively with the therapist, you will support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals, maximizing functional independence, andfacilitatingsafe andtimelydischarge from hospital. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery while contributing to a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.

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: Hospital and Care Centre
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 06-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Hospital and Care Centre
• Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 06-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• 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:

Physically able to perform the duties required of the position. Superior communication skills, demonstrated ability to give and receive instructions, communicate observations and work within a team environment. Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. Basic computer skills required. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent interpersonal skills and professional.

Preferred Qualifications:

Diploma from an approved post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program that includes PT or OT. Equivalent related training may be considered. Experience with connect care preferred. Experience in rural multidisciplinary TA support 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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