Your Opportunity:
We are Western Canada’s biggest and busiest hospital, providing specialized care to a diverse population. The Royal Alexandra Hospital embraces continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice. >500,000 patients/year receive care from programs that include Level 2 Trauma/ICU, Accredited Stroke, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, CK Hui Heart Centre and Cardiac ICU, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Indigenous Health Program, and many other clinical areas. Our Rehabilitation Department is an integral part of the highly specialized care provided at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This position will be primarily based in the Emergency Department, responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, consultation and treatment programs for patients that present there. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective patient care and appropriate discharge planning. You will have support from a Team Lead, Practice Lead, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. New staff have access to a robust orientation/mentorship including hands on practice, in-services on clinically relevant topics, and an extensive library of learning material tailored to our areas of practice. Ongoing professional development is promoted through professional practice events, participation in quality improvement, rotations through service areas, and supervision and support of students. Our department includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Recreation Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Therapy Assistants. We endeavor to create a climate of safety and inclusivity where we support one another to reach our goals, and work as a team to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We encourage healthy lifestyles by providing secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit Station, a Fitness Centre and other wellness activities.
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.
- Classification: Physiotherapist I
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Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
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Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Services
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Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 1.00
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Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
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Employee Class: Regular Full Time
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Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 2
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Shifts per cycle: 10
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $42.51
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Maximum Salary: $56.60
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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:
Heart and Stroke CPR (BLS-HCP) is required. A minimum of 1 year recent experience in an adult inpatient acute care setting is preferred. Experience with the complex medical patient populations (end of life, chronic disease management, and dementia) is preferred. Experience working with the marginalized population with a good understanding of inner city clients and resources is preferred. Demonstration of strong clinical reasoning and problem solving skills are required. Experience working successfully as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team is required. Conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook). Experience with Connect Care is preferred. AADL authorizer qualifications is an asset. Work tasks and charting is computer based so there are extensive repetitive motion tasks. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements. Must be able to participate in hands on care of patients (i.e. transfers, bariatric clients, bending, reaching, twisting, and walking distances). Must be able to lift and carry 10-15 kg regularly if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Vestibular Rehabilitation certificate is an asset. Experience in the assessment and treatment of patients within the geriatric population is an asset. Experience in the assessment and treatment of patients with acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries is an asset. Knowledge of community resources; equipment acquisition; continuum of care and discharge planning is an asset. Experience working in the Emergency Department is an asset.
