Job Description
Would you like to work where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference.
As an important member of the interdisciplinary Emergency Department team, the Physical Therapist I will work broadly within their professional scope assessing and treating patients in a fast-paced environment presenting with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, vestibular, and functional conditions and concerns. As a primary care provider, the Physical Therapist I will have the opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify patients in need of early Physical Therapy intervention, to provide evidence-based and patient-focused care, and recommendations for assistive equipment, support, and community resources to enable safe and appropriate discharge. As a part of the centralized Rehabilitation Medicine department, this position may be assigned to assist other inpatient units as needed. The Physical Therapist I will be responsible for the delivery of services in accordance with established standards and in alignment with Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values.
Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!
Classification: Physiotherapist I
Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Medicine
Hourly Rate: $42.51 – $56.60
Position Responsibilities:
The Physical Therapist (PT) I is responsible for providing direct client focused therapeutic care, in collaboration and consultation with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The PT I assesses physical status of clients and participates in the development and implementation of an integrated plan of care. The PT I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with professional and organizational standards, and with the mission, vision, and values of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
Current Opportunities:
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
COV00057400 (Emergency Department, temporary part time, 0.6FTE Evenings) Physiotherapist I – Covenant Health Careers
COV00057399 (Emergency Department, temporary part time, 0.4FTE Weekends) Physiotherapist I – Covenant Health Careers
Misericordia Community Hospital
COV00057421 (Emergency Department, temporary part time, 0.6FTE Days/Evenings) Physiotherapist I – Covenant Health Careers
COV00057415 (Emergency Department, temporary part time, 0.4FTE Weekends) Physiotherapist I – Covenant Health Careers
Qualifications:
Graduate of a Physical Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
About the Company
We provide quality health care for the whole person — body, mind and soul.
Our mission calls us to serve all Albertans with compassion and to nurture life at all stages. With 19 sites across the province, we offer care from birth to end of life, focusing on mental health services and continuing, palliative and rural care. We are proud to be a valued part of Alberta’s integrated health system.
How to Apply
COV00057400 (Emergency Department, temporary part time, 0.6FTE Evenings) Physiotherapist I – Covenant Health Careers COV00057399 (Emergency Department, temporary part time, 0.4FTE Weekends) Physiotherapist I – Covenant Health Careers Misericordia Community Hospital COV00057421 (Emergency Department, temporary part time, 0.6FTE Days/Evenings) Physiotherapist I – Covenant Health Careers COV00057415 (Emergency Department, temporary part time, 0.4FTE Weekends) Physiotherapist I – Covenant Health Careers Qualifications: Graduate of a Physical Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta is required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Application method: Submit application through the Covenant Health Career job board via the above provided links for each position.
