Physiotherapist I

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 Medicine rehabilitation team. This position is an excellent opportunity for final-year physiotherapy students, new graduates, and clinicians looking to strengthen their clinical skills, build confidence, and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes. As part of the centralized Rehabilitation and Allied Health Program, you will support adult patients within the Medicine team and work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You will have opportunities to participate in mentorship, knowledge sharing, quality improvement initiatives, and monthly Professional Practice Lead events that support ongoing professional development. Located on Edmonton's vibrant academic campus, the University of Alberta Hospital offers convenient access to public transit, secure bicycle storage, the Pulse Fitness Centre, and Revitalize wellness activities. Whether you are establishing a strong foundation in acute care or seeking a new professional challenge, this role provides exposure to diverse and dynamic clinical practice areas. We welcome motivated, compassionate, and collaborative physiotherapists who are eager to learn, embrace new challenges, and make a positive difference in the lives of adult patients.

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: Medicine Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-FEB-2027 Temporary End Date: 21-APR-2028 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:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required. 1 year's experience within the last 5 years in Alberta Health Services acute care setting preferred. 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. Connect Care training is an asset. You are required to transfer, carry and lift Patients and equipment more than 50lbs.

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 chronic disease management, dementia, hip fractures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation are an asset. Experience in using celling lift, mobility aids and handling bariatric equipment.