Physiotherapist II
Your Opportunity:
Please note: This position is open to PT and OT candidates. The Community Accessible Rehabilitation (CAR) program is an ambulatory rehabilitation program for clients with complex neurological injuries and conditions who have experienced a recent change in functional status. The successful candidate will work in the role of Clinical (Team) Leader (CL) for our multidisciplinary Neurological Rehabilitation team at our North location, based out of the Peter Lougheed Center (PLC). We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to provide leadership to our collaborative team of rehab professionals and therapy assistants. The CL will also support direct patient care in the area of complex and chronic neurological rehabilitation (eg: clients who have had a Brain Injury, Stroke, or living with Parkinson’s). Approximately 50% of the role will be assigned to direct clinical care of clients. We are looking for an individual with formal leadership experience who has participated in leadership development education. This individual will contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives, as well as working collaboratively with the CAR leadership team. The caseload for all positions within CAR may be subject to change based on operational considerations.
Description:
As a Physiotherapist II, you will provide coordination of physiotherapy and other allied health clinical services. You will provide supervision of students and team members as assigned. You will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will be making day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs regarding assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and advise team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective client care. You will ensure physiotherapy practice is evidence based and in alignment with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, code of ethics and AHS policy and guidelines. You will be coordinating the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area and monitoring care delivery, identifying service needs and assisting other medical staff with caseload management, completing chart audits and providing follow-up and feedback to staff. You will participate in program development and operational planning and representing the department on committees or programs. You will make decisions on staffing level requirements, workflow, caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. AHS is dedicated to supporting our Physiotherapists in their practice area and expanding their skillsets regardless of location. All AHS Physiotherapists have access to a list of experienced clinicians across the province and are able to tap into this resource via email, phone and virtual meetings. As we transition to our Provincial Electronic Medical Record (Connect Care) you will also be able to share patient information real time with these senior clinicians to assist you in providing high quality care.
- Classification: Physiotherapist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Community Accessible Rehabilitation North
- Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 09-FEB-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 19-FEB-2026
- Temporary End Date: 15-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $43.62
- Maximum Salary: $57.94
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program or bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program and related experience. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Additional Required Qualifications:A minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a clinical leader role (or equivalent). Demonstrated participation in AHS leadership development courses (e.g. My Learning Link leadership courses, Emerging Leader course, or equivalent from external institution) within the last 3 years. Strong organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to navigate sensitive situations. Demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Aptitude for performing in an environment of continuous change and learning. Experience implementing and leading program development and/or quality improvement initiatives. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A minimum of five (5) years of professional practice experience with additional years of experience preferred. Experience (in past 5 years) providing clinical assessment and treatment to clients with a neurological diagnosis, with experience in rehabilitation of clients with a lower leg amputation considered an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated ability to build relationships and partnerships including coaching and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrated leadership in interprofessional practice: role clarification, conflict resolution, interprofessional communication, team functioning, collaborative leadership, and person, family and community centred care. Recent experience (in past 5 years) working on an interdisciplinary team in an ambulatory/outpatient setting.
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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