09 Aug
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta
09 Aug
Alberta Health Services
Alberta
Your Prospect An exciting opportunity exists for a Physiotherapist looking to work in an exciting area at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, located in the energetic and vibrant community of Fort McMurray. As a general rural Physiotherapist I, within the Allied Health Team, you will be working together to support client and family therapeutic needs in outpatient, acute care, and homecare work environments. You will be guided by your education, skills and experience as well as Alberta Health Services policies and procedures in the various areas of practice. You will also play a key role in working within interdisciplinary teams to support an integrated and holistic approach to client care, health promotion and health maintenance. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Northern Living Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.
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.
Benefits In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Northern Living Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive.
Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: allied health physical therapy Primary Location: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 23-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 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 Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS-HCP).
Preferred Qualifications Recent acute care experience considered an asset.
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📌 Physiotherapist I (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Alberta