Physical Therapist I (2026-0079)
About The Position
Carewest is a leader in exceptional care in Calgary, dedicated to supporting clients in maintaining their quality of life throughout their healthcare journey. The organization operates under core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork, focusing on quality care and safety. This temporary full-time position, located at Glenmore Park, Physiotherapy Subacute 1E BW, is for a Physical Therapist I. The role involves providing client care through focused assessment, treatment, and discharge planning on rehabilitation and recovery units, as well as contributing to residents' quality of life by assessing appropriate interventions for safe, functional independence on continuing care units. The position may also include clinical supervision for support staff and students, along with other related duties. The program associated with this role is the Enhanced Regional Community Transition Program (ERCTP), a short-stay restorative care program for medically stable adults requiring additional assessment, recuperation, and therapy before returning to the community. Carewest is one of Canada's largest public healthcare providers, offering complex continuing care, rehabilitation, recovery services, and community programs across 13 Calgary locations with over 3000 employees. They emphasize a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of healthcare professionals, providing opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence. Employees are expected to use employer-provided technologies and adhere to privacy legislation and best practices. Successful applicants will need to provide a police records check and vulnerable sector screen, and potentially immunization records. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized Masters or Degree program in Physical Therapy
- Registration with the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta is required
Nice To Haves
- AADL authorizer is an asset
- Experience using physiotherapy in a clinical and/or continuing care setting an asset
Responsibilities
- Providing client care through focused assessment, treatment and discharge planning on rehabilitation and recovery units
- Contributing to residents' quality of life through assessment of appropriate interventions to maximize safe, functional independence on continuing care units
- Providing clinical supervision to support staff and students
- Performing other related duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
