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The Physiotherapist provides therapeutic interventions, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, to help patients achieve optimum physical function and independence. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to implement rehabilitation strategies and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. The role requires at least two years of experience as a registered Physical Therapist, including specific experience in adult neurology and acute hospital settings.
Working hours
39 hours per week
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Acute care
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Patient-centered care
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring
- Triage
- Rehabilitation strategies
- BLS certification
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Physiotherapist
- Acute Care
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation
- Allied Health
- Patient Care
- Clinical Practice
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Stroke
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- BLS
- CPR
- Therapy Assistants
- Quality Improvement
- Case Management
- Neuro Rehab
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is an Acute Care hospital with over 1,100 beds. It is the Trauma Centre for Southern Alberta, Eastern British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan. FMC has a Neuro Tertiary Unit as well as the majority of In-Patient Neurological services in Calgary. The present caseload for this position is Acute Neuro float, with the potential for coverage on any unit/service as required. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations. This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and/or equipment. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team. Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment. Effective communication with a patient and family centered focus. Demonstrates problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Creating innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrates commitment to and participation in activities which promote professional and personal growth and development. Actively integrates patient and family centered care principles into own clinical practice. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the values of AHS – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety.
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: FMC Allied Health Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 04-JUN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 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:
Experience within the last year providing Physical Therapy interventions to adult patients in an acute hospital setting. Minimum 2 years experience practicing as a registered Physical Therapist. Minimum 6 months experience (1.0 FTE) within the last 2 years working in the area of adult neurology. BLS for Health Care Providers Level C CPR certification issued within the last 12 months prior to commencement of employment. Ability to physically manage repetitive lifting, and transferring of patients and equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with each of the following patient populations (Brain Injury, Stroke, Spinal cord injury). Continuing education in the area of neuro rehab.
