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The Physiotherapist I provides therapeutic interventions, assessments, and treatment plans to help clients achieve optimum physical function in an acute care setting. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and stakeholders to ensure safe discharge planning and high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Additionally, current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta is mandatory.
Working hours
39 hours per week
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Acute care
- Clinical assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Discharge planning
- Patient education
- Case management
- Rehabilitation strategies
- Quality improvement
- Peer mentoring
- Clinical supervision
- Triage
- Screening
- Diagnosis
- Treatment planning
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Acute Care
- Red Deer Regional Hospital
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Discharge Planning
- Clinical Assessment
- Rehabilitation
- Therapy Assistants
- Patient Care
- Quality Improvement
- Peer Mentoring
- College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
- Case Management
- Health Care
- Clinical Supervision
- Provisional Physiotherapists
- Allied Health
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists to join the fast-paced Acute Care Physiotherapy team which is based out of Red Deer Regional Hospital. As a member of the team you will be expected to communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to serve your clients. You will be required to complete assessments and interventions as well as to contribute to safe discharge planning for a diverse client population. You can expect to be well supported by the Allied Health Area Manager, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead and Physiotherapy Professional Practice Lead. Additionally, you will provide clinical direction to Therapy Assistants and may, on occasion, be offered the opportunity to provide clinical placements for Physiotherapy or Therapy Assistant students.
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: Acute Care Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 28-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 08-OCT-2026 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:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
