Physiotherapist I

Your Opportunity:

Are you passionate about helping adults with complex rehabilitation needs achieve their goals? Join Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital as a Physiotherapist I within our adult inpatient rehabilitation programs, with a primary focus on spinal cord injury (SCI). Working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team, you will benefit from mentorship, opportunities to use rehabilitation technology and ongoing learning to advance your clinical skills. You will provide assessment, treatment and education primarily to adults with spinal cord injuries. Your assignment may also include patients with stroke, brain injury and other neurological conditions. Your work will support patients’ independence, functional recovery and transition back to their communities through individualized rehabilitation and collaborative discharge planning. Wheelchair seating assessment, evaluation and prescription are included in the role. Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care, patient and caregiver education, program planning and evaluation, and participation in initiatives that promote quality and safety. You may also supervise students and Therapy Assistants. The Glenrose offers a collaborative learning environment with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to clinically diverse teams. Program assignments and hours may vary based on operational requirements.

Description:

As a Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimal physical function and independence in the context of development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness, and functional decline. You will provide interventions, including 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 healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with patients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement, partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community, participate in peer mentoring, and supervise 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: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 27-AUG-2027 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 preferred. A Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program and experience providing rehabilitation services to adult clients within a multidisciplinary team are also preferred. Demonstrated commitment to strengthening team culture, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and improving patient outcomes is preferred. Experience with Connect Care is considered an asset.