Your Opportunity

Are you looking for a physiotherapy role that offers clinical variety, ongoing growth, and the opportunity to build expertise across a broad range of patient populations? The University of Alberta Hospital is seeking a motivated and adaptable Physiotherapist to join our Medicine, Surgery, and Orthopedics portfolio. Whether you are a new graduate eager to establish a strong foundation in acute care or an experienced clinician looking for a new challenge, this unique rotational position provides exposure to three diverse and dynamic practice areas.

Through structured rotation, you will gain experience caring for patients across Medicine, Surgery, and Orthopedics, developing a well-rounded skillset while working as part of highly team-oriented interdisciplinary teams. There are also opportunities to explore and develop skills in other areas of care within the UAH, including cardiac sciences, neurosciences and Burns/GSICU. The successful candidate will participate in a flexible rotation schedule tailored to their learning and professional development goals.

Depending on experience and individual needs, rotations may occur monthly, every four months, or on another mutually agreed-upon schedule. This approach allows clinicians to fully immerse themselves in each specialty while building confidence, competence, and clinical expertise. Located in the heart of Edmonton's academic and health sciences campus, the University of Alberta Hospital offers convenient access to the vibrant Old Strathcona district, the North Saskatchewan River Valley, and a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities.

Whether you are beginning your physiotherapy career or seeking a new opportunity to expand your professional horizons, we invite you to apply. Discover the breadth of acute care physiotherapy through Medicine, Surgery, and Orthopedics, all within one rewarding and dynamic role.

Description

As a Physiotherapist I (PT),



you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimal physical function and independence in the context of development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness, and functional decline. You will provide interventions, 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 healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care.

You will collaborate with patients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement, partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community, participate in peer mentoring, and supervise students.

You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Med, Surg, Ortho Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends 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 – Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Preferred Qualifications

As required.

📌 Physiotherapist I (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton