Physiotherapist I
Your Opportunity:
Come join the dynamic Calgary Rural Rehabilitation team! We are currently looking for enthusiastic casual Physiotherapists to join our team in Strathmore. If you enjoy working in a variety of settings across the continuum of care than this is the opportunity for you. The rural Allied Health team provides rehabilitation services in acute care, outpatient and home care in Strathmore. There will also be opportunity to support our rural team at other sites if so desired: Canmore, Claresholm, Diamond Valley, Didsbury, High River, Nanton, Okotoks, and Vulcan. Reporting to the Rural Allied Health Manager (Adults) the Physiotherapist will work with our existing rehabilitation team to provide integrated rehabilitation services across the continuum of health services. In addition to performing your clinical roles you will be expected to foster effective relationships within the site and across our rehabilitation teams, and at time participate in quality improvement and program development initiatives within the rural Calgary zone.
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.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Physiotherapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Acute Care, Outpatient, Home Care
- Primary Location: Strathmore
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 26-JUN-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 06-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $38.90
- Maximum Salary: $51.80
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:AADL Authorizer for small equipment. Previous Rural experience working with an adult/senior population is a plus.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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