Physiotherapist I

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. At the Breathe Easy Program, we believe people living with chronic lung conditions deserve the knowledge, support, and tools to live well. Located at the Gene Zwozdesky Centre at Norwood, the program provides education, supervised exercise, and practical strategies to help participants manage their respiratory health with confidence. In a welcoming and supportive environment, participants learn about medications, nutrition, emotional well-being, and staying active while building strength, endurance, and quality of life through guided exercise and breathing techniques. If you are motivated to make a tangible difference in patient recovery, you will find purpose here. Our team provides specialized assessments, high-impact individualized care through strong interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve visible and meaningful outcomes. We are looking for people who can work well in team settings, display strong critical thinking skills and are intrinsically motivated to make a difference in their role. Your care is highly impactful in supporting holistic care, helping others reclaim a sense of self and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

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:
• Breathe Easy Program - Norwood
• Primary Location:
• Gene Zwozdesky Centre Norwood
• 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:
• 02-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
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Required Qualifications:

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:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated analytical thinking and conflict resolution skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams. Demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to assess, implement, and evaluate patient-centered treatment plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in community-based care and/or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Experience facilitating group programming. Background in respiratory care, including the management of chronic obstructive and restrictive lung diseases. Experience delivering group and individual education on disease management, energy conservation, and breathing retraining techniques. AADL Authorizer designation.