Physiotherapist I
Your Opportunity:
This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, depending on the length of the Return for Service agreement. For complete details, visit rcifhsaa.ca. As a member of the dynamic multidisciplinary team at Wetaskiwin Hospital, you will play a key role in providing physiotherapy services in an acute care setting. Your primary responsibility will be the assessment and treatment of post-operative Total Hip Replacement (THR) patients. Other responsibilities will include assessment and treatment of acute care patients in the Hospital. You may also assist with coverage in long term care and outpatients. Working collaboratively with physicians, occupational therapists, therapy assistants, and other healthcare professionals, you will support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals, maximizing functional independence, and facilitating safe and timely discharge from hospital. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery while contributing to a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.
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: Hospital and Care Centre
- Primary Location: Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Ctr
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 06-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 1
- Shifts per cycle: 4
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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 Required.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
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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