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The Physiotherapist I provides direct client care, including assessment, treatment, and education for individuals with diverse rehabilitation needs. They collaborate with interprofessional teams and families to implement and evaluate rehabilitation strategies to optimize physical function.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. A minimum of one year of experience in a tertiary rehab setting and the ability to perform physically demanding activities are required.
Education
- bachelor degree
- postgraduate degree
Working hours
38 hours per week
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Rehabilitation Strategies
- Case Management
- Clinical Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Connect Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Social Services
Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Stroke Recovery
- Brain Injury
- Tertiary Rehab
- Connect Care
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Practice
- Interprofessional Team
- Physical Function
- HSAA
- Healthcare
- Patient Care
- Triage
- Screening
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with diverse rehabilitation needs? Are you seeking a dynamic environment where you can positively impact patients' lives, while also being backed by a supportive employer? Look no further – we're seeking someone like you to join our team at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital as a dedicated Physiotherapist I! As a Physiotherapist I (PT I), you'll play a pivotal role in the provision of direct client care including assessment and treatment and indirect client care to support clients with diverse conditions. Provides education and management of clients as well as program planning and evaluation. Responsibilities include participation in activities and initiatives aimed at promoting, maintaining and improving quality and safety for patients, families and caregivers. Supervision of the clinical practice of students/interns/assistants may be required. Experience with inpatient/outpatient adult stroke and brain Injury clients is considered an asset. Program area subject to change based on operational requirements. Hours may vary depending on assignment.
Description:
As the Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence in development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness and functional decline. You will provide intervention (i.e. 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 health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. The PT collaborates with patient(s) and families in determining, implementing and evaluating appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises 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: Physical Therapy Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.95 Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time Date Available: 02-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 19-MAR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75, 3.875 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:
Minimum of one year experience working in a tertiary rehab setting is required. Effective problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills, and computers skills are required. The successful incumbent will be capable of performing lifts, transfers, repositioning, and other physically demanding activities associated with this role. Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, synthesize and act on information is required as well as the ability to establish a high intensity treatment plan.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program is preferred. Experience working in the rehabilitation of adult clients within a multi-disciplinary team/program is preferred. Experience with Connect Care is considered an asset.
