Physiotherapist III - Research Clinician
Your Opportunity:
The Alberta Children's Hospital (ACH) is a warm & vibrant workplace, with children & their families serving inpatient units & ambulatory clinics. The Physiotherapist III - Research Clinician will support both clinical and research initiatives within the Vi Riddell Pain and Rehabilitation Center and the ACH Physiotherapy Department. This position will contribute to a clinically driven program of research relating to mobility and motor disorders and treatment in children and youth, especially those with neurological conditions. Working together with the Rehabilitation Physiatry team and Researchers, the PTIII will be responsible for contributing to an internationally leading research program and include initiatives such as the Innovative Walking Program and Resistance Intensive Training Program (RIPT), as well as quality improvement projects such as outcome measures and evidence-based practice benchmarking. The PTIII will support the implementation of evidence informed clinical practice, providing mentorship and support in the area of clinical research. The PTIII will provide clinical support, including assessment, consultation, and treatment for an assigned population. This position requires advanced professional pediatric knowledge and research expertise.
Description:
As a Physiotherapist III, you will be an integral member of our team through your leadership to other healthcare professionals (PT Is, PT IIs, Assistants) where you will facilitate the development and ongoing monitoring of clinical standards of practice for physiotherapy and patient (client, resident) care protocols in the department and geographical area. You will collaborate with management to support the development, implementation and evaluation of the department's operational plan strategies and may coordinate and monitor the care delivery for daily operations.
- Classification: Physiotherapist III
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Allied Health
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 17-JUL-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 03-AUG-2026
- Temporary End Date: 28-MAR-2028
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $47.40
- Maximum Salary: $62.97
- 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 for registration and practice permit with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Additional Required Qualifications:Post Graduate Masters level research OR PhD OR Post Graduate Research Training/Certificate Programs. Minimum of 5 years work experience in a health care or rehabilitation setting. Minimum of 3 years of Pediatric Work experience, preferably in tertiary acute setting Minimum of 2 years experience working in a clinically driven research program. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect care training and proficiency. Knowledge of and experience interfacing with external and community organizations relevant to the Pediatric Neuromotor population
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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