At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapeutic interventions to help children achieve optimal physical function and independence.
- Company: Join a passionate team at Alberta Health Services focused on wellness and community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with potential for career advancement and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while collaborating with a diverse healthcare team.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
The predicted salary is between 44200 - 56600 $ per year.
This position is based out of the Wetaskiwin Community Health Centre servicing children and their families. You would be part of an interdisciplinary team including speech language and occupational therapy, social work, early intervention and therapy assistants to support your work. Services are provided in the clinic, home, community and virtually. Mentorship would be provided as needed.
As the Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence in development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness and functional decline. You will provide intervention 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 health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care.
The PT collaborates with patients and families in determining, implementing and evaluating appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and your professional community; participate in peer mentoring; and supervise students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Preferred Qualifications: BLS preferred.
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.
AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Physiotherapist I in Wetaskiwin employer: Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services is an exceptional employer that prioritizes patient care and quality improvement, making it a rewarding place for professionals in the healthcare sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, collaborative work culture, and a focus on meaningful impact, this role offers unique opportunities to lead initiatives that enhance patient relations across the province. Located in Alberta, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values innovation and continuous learning.
