# ALB00546843
Location: Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Link to apply: https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/physiotherapist-i-587253?et=In9j50977
Apply by: September 7, 2026
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Your Opportunity:
Situated on the southern shore of Sylvan Lake, The Town of Sylvan Lake is located just 18 kilometers west of Red Deer. The Town is ideally located on the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, with both Calgary and Edmonton less than 150km away to the north and south of the Town. Sylvan Lake has a population of 17,000 and is home to over 560 licensed business and amenities including the Nexsource Centre complete with arenas, curling rink, indoor running track and training facilities, indoor playground and swimming pool with a climbing wall. Downtown boast a lakeshore trail and several unique shops and restaurants. Because of its lovely location Sylvan Lake is home to many summer and winter sports unique to its location. Sylvan Lake is an exciting and vibrant place to call home. As a Physiotherapist I in this community role, your time will be spent in mixed service streams that include Outpatients and Home Care.
You will be expected to communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding your clients in the various service areas. In this role you will be supported by the Allied Health Area Manager and Physiotherapy Professional Practice Lead, with opportunities to connect with professionals in surrounding areas. You will provide clinical direction to a Therapy Assistant and may, on occasion, be offered the opportunity to provide clinical placements for Physiotherapy or Therapy Assistant students. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. 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.
- Classification: Physiotherapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Outpatient and Home Care Services
- Primary Location: Cobbs Block Central
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 07-SEP-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 14-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75,
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.27, Maximum Salary: $54.95
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver’s License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Heart & Stroke: BCLS-HCP certification required. A valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current AADL Authorizer preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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