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South Health Campus (SHC) services Calgary and the surrounding rural areas and was designed as a referral Centre for Southern Alberta. South Health Campus's operational philosophy has been built on Four Pillars: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Innovation. These pillars guide the development and delivery of service to all patients and families at South Health Campus. The Allied Health department at South Health Campus provides services to inpatient units and outpatient service areas. Under general supervision from the Allied Health Assistant Manager and support from the Clinical Practice Leader, this Physiotherapist I position is primarily responsible for providing direct patient care within our In-patient team. The caseload for this position may include the following areas: general medicine, neuro, orthopedic surgery, short-stay and critical care (Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department). This position also provides weekend coverage on a rotational basis. Excellent organizational and time management skills to efficiently organize and prioritize workload to keep pace in a busy multi-disciplinary patient care environment are required. Problem-solving, critical thinking and conflict-resolution skills are also essential in this position. All Physiotherapists hired into inpatient positions within the Allied Health Department at South Health Campus are required to develop the competency to help cover critical care areas (i.e., Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department). This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and/or equipment. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations.
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: Allied Health Primary Location: South Health Campus Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 06-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 20 Shifts per cycle: 100 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification. Experience working in an acute care setting within the last 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an adult urban acute care/hospital in the following areas: Orthopedics, General Medicine, and Critical Care within the last 2 years. Knowledge of the Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute’s Care Paths for Hip and Knee Conditions.
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Responsibilities
Provide inpatient physiotherapy interventions, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, and rehabilitation, to support patients’ physical function and independence. Collaborate with patients, families, and interprofessional teams, contribute to quality improvement, and participate in mentoring and student supervision.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy, current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, BCLS-HCP certification, and acute care experience within the last five years. Preferred qualifications include recent adult urban hospital experience in orthopedics, general medicine, and critical care, plus knowledge of Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute care paths for hip and knee conditions.
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- Orthopedics
- General Medicine
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Time Management
- Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
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Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Inpatient Care
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- General Medicine
- Neurology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Goal Setting
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Education
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Interprofessional Teams
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Quality Improvement
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Supervision
- Therapy Assistant Supervision
- BCLS-HCP
- College Of Physiotherapists Of Alberta
- Alberta Bone And Joint Health Institute Care Paths
- Hip And Knee Conditions
- Patient Transfers
