Physiotherapist I
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Villa Caritas is an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital. This 150-bed hospital serves individuals living with dementia of all stages, other psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood & thought disorders, complex psychosocial needs and other medical comorbidities. Its programs promote a patient-centered approach and include a variety of individual and group programs that focus on optimizing functioning, independence and quality of life. The comprehensive multidisciplinary team works together to treat the whole person: body, mind and soul.
Description:
The Physical Therapist I (PT) is responsible for providing direct client focused therapeutic care, in collaboration and consultation with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The PT assesses physical status of clients, participates in the development and implementation of an integrated plan of care. The PT is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
Graduate of a Physical Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in acute care. Experience working with the geriatric mental health population.
Villa Caritas is an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital. This 150-bed hospital serves individuals living with dementia of all stages, other psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood & thought disorders, complex psychosocial needs and other medical comorbidities. Its programs promote a patient-centered approach and include a variety of individual and group programs that focus on optimizing functioning, independence and quality of life. The comprehensive multidisciplinary team works together to treat the whole person: body, mind and soul.
Description:
The Physical Therapist I (PT) is responsible for providing direct client focused therapeutic care, in collaboration and consultation with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The PT assesses physical status of clients, participates in the development and implementation of an integrated plan of care. The PT is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification:
- Physiotherapist I
- Union:
- COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Primary Location:
- Villa Caritas
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.40
- Posting End Date:
- 23-OCT-2026
- Employee Class:
- Regular Part Time
- Date Available:
- 03-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 2
- Shifts per cycle:
- 4
- Shift Pattern:
- Days
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $42.51
- Maximum Salary:
- $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Not Applicable
Graduate of a Physical Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in acute care. Experience working with the geriatric mental health population.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess clients’ physical status and provide direct, client-focused therapeutic care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Contribute to developing and implementing integrated care plans and deliver services in accordance with established standards and organizational policies.
Requirements
A graduate of a physical therapy program or recognized equivalent is required, along with active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C. Acute care and geriatric mental health experience are preferred.
Skills
- Physical Therapy
- Client-Focused Therapeutic Care
- Physical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Geriatric Mental Health
- Acute Care
- Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Acute Inpatient Care
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Dementia
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
- Thought Disorders
- Psychosocial Needs
- Medical Comorbidities
- Patient-Centered Care
- Therapeutic Care
- Physical Assessment
- Integrated Care Plan
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Basic Life Support
- College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
- Quality Of Life
- Functional Independence