Physiotherapist I

AB
On-site
Posted Oct 22, 2026
1 position

$43–$57 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Assess and treat emergency department patients with a range of physical conditions, providing evidence-based, patient-focused care independently and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Develop and implement integrated care plans, recommend assistive equipment and community supports, and help ensure safe discharge; provide services on other inpatient units as needed.

Job details

Your Opportunity: As an important member of the interdisciplinary Emergency Department team at the Grey Nuns Hospital, the Physical Therapist I will work broadly within their professional scope assessing and treating patients in a fast-paced environment presenting with a variety of 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 of varying acuity in need of early Physical Therapy intervention, to provide evidence-based and patient-focused care, and to assist with recommendations for assistive equipment, support, and community resources to enable safe and appropriate discharge. As a part of the centralized GNH 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. Description: The Physical Therapist I (PT) is responsible for providing direct client focused therapeutic care, in collaboration and consultation with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The PT assesses physical status of clients, participates in the development and implementation of an integrated plan of care. The PT is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Medicine Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Weekends Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required 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. Additional Required Qualifications: As Required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with relevant clinical applications (Alberta Netcare Portal, Connect Care).

What you’ll do

Requirements

A graduate of a Physical Therapy program or recognized equivalent, active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta, and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) certification are required. Experience with Alberta Netcare Portal and Connect Care is preferred.