Physiotherapist II

This rural generalist Physiotherapist II position provides physiotherapy services to clients primarily in an outpatient setting and coverage for acute care services as part of an interdisciplinary team. Working in a rural community offers a uniquely rewarding experience, lasting connections and a strong sense of belonging. Your colleagues will welcome you and provide support. This role offers meaningful professional opportunities as you grow your skills through diverse clinical experiences while making a difference for individuals and families. With a family-centered approach, you’ll provide education and consultation, guide practice, and collaborate closely with clients and care teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be essential as you build relationships and deliver high-quality rehabilitation services. This role is in the picturesque lake country; Cold Lake is a vibrant community nestled on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and the Métis. Home to Alberta’s seventh-largest lake, Canada’s busy 4 Wing Air Force Base, and thriving industries. It offers a high quality of life with modern amenities and small-town charm. Cold Lake boasts English and French schools, Portage College, and diverse groups for arts, culture, sports, and volunteering. Explore the stunning outdoors, from Cold Lake and Meadow Lake Provincial Parks to the Iron Horse Trail. Kinosoo Beach, a hub of summer festivities, and the surrounding wilderness provide endless opportunities for relaxation and adventure. Cold Lake offers not just a career but the chance to become part of a dynamic community where natural beauty, cultural activities, and a welcoming spirit make it truly feel like home.

As a Physiotherapist II, you will provide coordination of physiotherapy and other allied health clinical services. You will provide supervision of students and team members as assigned. You will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will be making day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs regarding assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and advise team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective client care. You will ensure physiotherapy practice is evidence based and in alignment with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, code of ethics and AHS policy and guidelines. You will be coordinating the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area and monitoring care delivery, identifying service needs and assisting other medical staff with caseload management, completing chart audits and providing follow-up and feedback to staff. You will participate in program development and operational planning and representing the department on committees or programs. You will make decisions on staffing level requirements, workflow, caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. AHS is dedicated to supporting our Physiotherapists in their practice area and expanding their skillsets regardless of location. All AHS Physiotherapists have access to a list of experienced clinicians across the province and are able to tap into this resource via email, phone and virtual meetings. As we transition to our Provincial Electronic Medical Record (Connect Care) you will also be able to share patient information real time with these senior clinicians to assist you in providing high quality care.

Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program or bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program and related experience. Active or eligible registration and practice permit with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

New grads are welcome to apply. Preferably one year experience in a rural generalist position. One year experience in ambulatory outpatient and acute care. AADL authorizer status for mobility aids. Experience with pediatric outpatient services.