Physiotherapist I

Your Opportunity:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the Outpatient Cardiac Rehab and Acute Care teams based out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. Cardiac Rehabilitation has a critical role in improving the physical function and quality of life in individuals coping with cardiac disease or recuperating from a cardiac event. As a member of this team, you will be delivering 1:1 physiotherapy assessment, self-management / lifestyle education, and individualized exercise programs to provide these clients with the tools they need to return to a healthy and active lifestyle. This may include a mix of on-site supervised group exercise, 1:1 exercise sessions, virtual sessions, telephone review, or a combination of both in person and virtual. As needed you will provide inpatient acute care assessment and treatment to medical and surgical patients at RDRHC. You can expect to be well supported by the Allied Health Area Manager, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead and Physiotherapy Professional Practice Lead.

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: Cardiac Rehab Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of exercise safety monitoring, including blood pressure / vitals monitoring. Knowledge of electrocardiograms (ECGs).