Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a physiotherapy role that offers clinical variety, ongoing growth, and the opportunity to build expertise across a broad range of patient populations? The University of Alberta Hospital is seeking a motivated and adaptable Physiotherapist to join our Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiac and Critical Care portfolio. Whether you are a new graduate eager to establish a strong foundation in acute care or an experienced clinician looking for a new challenge, this unique rotational position provides exposure to diverse and dynamic practice areas. Through a structured rotation, you will gain experience caring for patients across Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiac and Critical Care developing a well-rounded skillset while working as part of highly collaborative interdisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will participate in a flexible rotation schedule tailored to their learning and professional development goals. Depending on program needs rotations may occur monthly, every four months. This approach allows clinicians to fully immerse themselves in each specialty while building confidence, competence, and clinical expertise. Located in the heart of Edmonton's academic and health sciences campus, the University of Alberta Hospital offers convenient access to the vibrant Old Strathcona district, the North Saskatchewan River Valley, and a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities. Whether you are beginning your physiotherapy career or seeking a new opportunity to expand your professional horizons, we invite you to apply. Discover the breadth of acute care physiotherapy through Cardiac, Critical Care, Surgery, and Orthopedics, all within one rewarding and dynamic role.
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 Float for Surgical and Critical Care Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 04-JAN-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 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:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Knowledge and experience of surgery conditions is required, and trauma and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation are an asset. You are able to utilize strong judgment by analyzing facts, considering the impacts, and arriving at a sound conclusion, seeking counsel when appropriate to effectively plan treatments and discharges from hospital. You can work independently and as a part of the team creating strong, effective interpersonal working relationships with peers and other caregivers. You are a reliable worker who is flexible in using their time effectively by prioritizing competing tasks. You have effective teaching skills for students and other professionals. Basic computer skills, and ability navigating Netcare, Outlook and other electronic medical records are required. You are required to transfer, carry and lift Patients and equipment more than 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Provisional licenses with the college will be considered but general license preferred. Recent experience in Alberta Health Services acute care setting preferred. Skills and knowledge in the areas of orthopedics, surgical, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation are an asset. Experience in using celling lift, mobility aids and handling bariatric equipment is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to support patients’ physical function, independence, and recovery across surgery, orthopedics, cardiac, and critical care. Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams on rehabilitation plans, education, transitions, quality improvement, and supervision of students or support staff.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, and current Basic Life Support certification are required. Candidates need surgical-condition knowledge, sound clinical judgment, effective teamwork and teaching skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift or transfer patients and equipment over 50 pounds; acute-care, trauma, cardiopulmonary, and orthopedic experience are assets.
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Acute Care
- Surgical Rehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Judgment
- Quality Improvement
- Student Supervision
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Medical Records
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Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Acute Care
- Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Critical Care
- Trauma Rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
- Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP)
- College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Patient Education
- Case Management
- Referral
- Transition Support
- Interdisciplinary Teams
- Quality Improvement
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Supervision
- Therapy Assistants
- Netcare
- Outlook
- Electronic Medical Records
- Mobility Aids
- Ceiling Lifts
- Bariatric Equipment
