Physiotherapist I
- Hinton, AB, Canada
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- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.
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, Physiotherapy
- Primary Location:
- Hinton Healthcare Centre
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.80
- Posting End Date:
- 23-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 03-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 16-AUG-2028
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 2
- Shifts per cycle:
- 8
- Shift Pattern:
- Days
- Days Off:
- Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary:
- $42.51
- Maximum Salary:
- $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
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:As Required.
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Responsibilities
The Physiotherapist I at Alberta Health Services will assess patients, set goals and deliver treatment to restore movement and independence. The role also involves working with patients and families, teaching, supervising students and assistants, and taking part in quality improvement.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from an accredited university program and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. A driver's licence is required because a vehicle is provided.
Skills
- Physiotherapy assessment
- Treatment planning
- Goal setting
- Rehabilitation
- Patient education
- Case management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical supervision
- Student supervision
- Peer mentoring
- Quality improvement
- Chronic disease management
- Mobility training
- Discharge and transition planning
- Documentation
- Driving
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Physiotherapist
- Physical therapist
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical assessment
- Treatment planning
- Interprofessional team
- Patient education
- Quality improvement
- Clinical supervision
- Student supervision
- Healthcare
- Allied health
- Alberta Health Services
- Hinton
- Temporary part-time
- Home care
- Mobility
- Chronic conditions
- Injury recovery
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- College of Physiotherapists of Alberta registration
Fields of study
- Physiotherapy