Physiotherapist I
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for a physiotherapy role that combines clinical challenge, professional growth, and diverse practice opportunities? The University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) is seeking a motivated and adaptable PT to join our Critical Care portfolio. Whether you are a new graduate launching your career in acute care or an experienced therapist seeking a new direction, this unique position offers the opportunity to develop expertise across three specialized services: Neurosciences, Cardiac Sciences, and the Burns/General Systems Intensive Care Unit (GSICU). Through a structured and flexible rotation model, you will gain experience in each area while building clinical confidence and advanced skills. Rotation schedules are individualized to support learning and professional development goals and may range from monthly transitions to longer-term placements, depending on experience and educational needs. There are also opportunities to explore other clinical areas within the UAH like Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics and the ED, once the rotation is complete. Located in the heart of Edmonton's academic and health sciences campus, the University of Alberta Hospital offers convenient access to the vibrant Old Strathcona district, the North Saskatchewan River Valley, and a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities. If you are energized by variety, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the recovery of critically ill patients, we welcome your application.
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: Cardiac, Neuro, Burns/GSICU
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- 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:Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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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