Physiotherapist I
Your Opportunity:
Operating out community sites across the city of Calgary and surrounding areas the Pediatric Community Rehabilitation Program (PCR) provides services to children and youth that align with provincial health priorities. If you are dynamic physiotherapist who loves to work with children, this position might be just what you are looking for! As one of our Physiotherapists, you will provide assessment and intervention services to children working both independently and as part of an inter-professional team. Our team members work collaboratively to provide services grounded in best practice and work closely with families in a family centered care model. The scope of practice in this community program ranges from basic to advance in a variety of intervention areas. As a new team member, you will be highly supported by our Clinical Practice Leader, and you will find opportunities to grow your skills and make your mark as you contribute to a healthy Alberta. This is a community-based program and travel between sites is required. Our therapists are involved in a variety of programs and evening work may be required.
Description:
As a Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimal physical function and independence in the context of development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness, and functional decline. You will provide interventions, including 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 healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with patients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement, partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community, participate in peer mentoring, and supervise 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: Pediatric Community Rehabilitation (PCR)
- Primary Location: Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr
- Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $42.51
- Maximum Salary: $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Additional Required Qualifications:As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team including families. Self-direction, independent problem solving and decision-making, sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills. Time management and prioritization skills, with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic, fast paced, multidisciplinary environment. Actively integrate patient and family centered care principles in all areas of practice including clinical decision-making and effective communication. Create innovative solutions for complex and diverse issues. Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Values of AHS: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety. Practice according to clinical practice standards. Minimum of three (3) years pediatric experience. Recent experience (within the last 2 years) in a community health setting.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with Therapist Assistants. Experience supervising students. Recent (within the last 2 years) experience working with a pediatric population. Experience with Torticollis & Plagiocephaly. Experience working with a variety of childhood neurodevelopmental conditions and intervention approaches. Experience with working with children with ASD an asset. Experience in Program Development.
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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