Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with diverse rehabilitation needs? Are you seeking a dynamic environment where you can positively impact patients' lives, while also being backed by a supportive employer? Look no further – we're seeking someone like you to join our team at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital as a dedicated Physiotherapist I! As a Physiotherapist I (PT I), you'll play a pivotal role in the provision of direct client care including assessment and treatment and indirect client care to support clients with diverse conditions. Provides education and management of clients as well as program planning and evaluation. Responsibilities include participation in activities and initiatives aimed at promoting, maintaining and improving quality and safety for patients, families and caregivers. Supervision of the clinical practice of students/interns/assistants may be required. Experience with inpatient/outpatient adult stroke and brain Injury clients is considered an asset. Program area subject to change based on operational requirements. Hours may vary depending on assignment.
Description:
As the Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence in development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness and functional decline. You will provide intervention (i.e. prevention, triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, fostering resourcefulness, case management, referral and transition support to individuals, groups, populations and communities. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. The PT collaborates with patient(s) and families in determining, implementing and evaluating appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.
Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Physical Therapy Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Effective problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, and computers skills are required. The successful incumbent will be capable of performing lifts, transfers, repositioning, and other physically demanding activities associated with this role. Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, synthesize and act on information is required as well as the ability to establish a high intensity treatment plan.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a tertiary rehabilitation setting is considered an asset. A Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program is preferred. Experience providing rehabilitation services to adult clients within a multidisciplinary team environment is preferred. Experience with Connect Care is also considered an asset.
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Responsibilities
Assess clients and provide therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation strategies, education, and care coordination to support physical function and independence. Collaborate with clients, families, and interprofessional teams, contribute to quality improvement, and supervise students or therapy staff as required.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in physiotherapy and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta are required. Applicants need strong problem-solving, communication, computer, and critical-thinking skills, and must be able to perform physically demanding duties; a master's degree and relevant rehabilitation experience are preferred.
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Computer Skills
- Patient Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Supervision
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Patient Transfers
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Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Tertiary Rehabilitation
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Education
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Supervision
- Therapy Assistants
- Therapy Aides
- College Of Physiotherapists Of Alberta
- Connect Care
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Transfers
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Discharge And Transition Support
