Physiotherapist I

Your Opportunity:

Within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), Supportive Care services are provided by a team of rehabilitation and psychosocial health care professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing expert care from the time of cancer diagnosis through treatment and beyond. CCA teams are leaders in cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. The Rehabilitation Oncology (RO) team’s occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech language pathologists collaborate closely and with other health care professionals to develop and offer services and patient education materials. The team is working on building capacity locally and provincially to ensure timely and effective patient care. The RO team located out of the Cross Cancer Institute is looking for a dynamic, flexible, and self-directed team player to join our team in a temporary 0.4 FTE role. Under general supervision of the Manager, Supportive Care, North, PT position is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients referred to program, development, implementation, and evaluation of individual treatment programs according to best practice standards. Care is provided in various formats: 1:1, groups, in-person and via virtual care. The PT is also a participant in the development of patient educational material, rounds and working groups, case consultation, mentorship of students and staff, triage processes, and quality improvement/ research initiatives. This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting/ transferring of patients and equipment. Applicants for this part-time position should have the availability to work between Monday-Friday. The caseload includes outpatients and inpatients, virtual care and groups. Caseload and schedule for positions is 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.

Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Oncology Medicine Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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:

Active Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS- HCP Certification by first day of work. Minimum 3 years of working experience in an inpatient or outpatient adult rehabilitation area. Proficient in electronic medical record documentation (e.g. Epic/ Connect Care). Experience providing physiotherapy care in an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated effective time management and organization skills. Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word). Experience working with Therapy Assistants.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of adult cancer care experience. Experience providing virtual care in the last 12 months. AADL authorizer. Within the last year, experience providing combined decongestive therapy for lymphedema or Lymphedema Certification.