Physiotherapist I

Your Opportunity:

Embark on a fulfilling career as a Physiotherapist I at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital (FSCH), where your expertise will make a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and families. Situated in the picturesque city, you'll enjoy a peaceful, small-town lifestyle with the convenience of a short 20-minute drive to Edmonton. Nestled along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, the area offers numerous outdoor activities, cultural events, and local amenities, making it an ideal place to live and work.

The city is a tight-knit community where the hospital plays a central role; so, your work will have a direct, positive impact on the health and well-being of local residents, providing a strong sense of purpose and fulfillment! At the FSCH, you'll be part of a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care.

Our hospital is a hub for innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility that supports professional growth and excellence in patient care. This role provides a unique opportunity to leverage your skills in therapeutic interventions, engage in interdisciplinary teamwork, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. You'll play a pivotal role in helping clients achieve optimal physical function and independence, supported by a collaborative team and advanced resources.

This part-time opportunity offers an excellent work-life balance and the chance to make a meaningful impact, with weekday shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, three days per week-so you can enjoy your weekends off. Come join a team of passionate healthcare workers, while being backed by a supportive employer, with comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, where you and your family can truly thrive!

***APPLY TODAY! Open to new graduates with relevant skills gained through clinical practicums.

Description:
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 (i.e. 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 patient(s) 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 their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Acute Care Alberta: N
Primary Care Alberta: N
Recovery Alberta: N
Classification: Physiotherapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Physiotherapy
Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.60
Posting End Date: 24-JUL-2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 03-AUG-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 36
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $38.90
Maximum Salary: $51.80
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

Additional Required Qualifications:
Completion of a master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program or a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program and related experience. Proficient problem-solving skills, including analytical thinking and conflict resolution/negotiation, are required.

Effective written, verbal, communication, and computer skills are required. Strong and effective leadership skills, as well as organizational skills are required. The successful incumbent will be capable of performing lifts, transfers, repositioning, and other physically demanding activities associated with this role.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Connect Care (electronic medical record) is considered an asset. Experience in leading or coordinating services and teams, while working closely with interdisciplinary team members is ideal. Membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association is an asset.

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.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta. Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.