Physiotherapist II - Chronic Disease Management

Reporting directly to the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Team, and indirectly to the CDM Manager and Cardiovascular Lead, the Stroke Rehabilitation Therapist is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of stroke programs and services at the assigned site. The Stroke Rehabilitation Therapist is responsible for mentoring, responding to clinical questions, and coordinating ongoing skill development to deliver effective clinical stroke services based on evidence and population needs across the continuum of health. Additionally, this role coordinates the day-to-day planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of programs and services for the assigned area. This position typically leads interdisciplinary program staff to provide evidence-informed services within program parameters and in adherence with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Canadian Stroke Best Practices. The Stroke Rehabilitation Therapist participates in and implements quality improvement initiatives, program development, evaluation, and knowledge translation within the program. The Stroke Rehabilitation Therapist is a key participant in zone and provincial initiatives. They collaborate with discipline-specific Professional Practice Leads (PPLs) to implement supported and leading practices. They may consult on complex patient care scenarios and provide clinical services.

As a Physiotherapist II, you will coordinate physiotherapy and other allied health clinical services. You will supervise students and team members as assigned. You will work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing leadership to healthcare professionals. You will make clinical decisions regarding assessment, intervention, discharge, and follow-up, and advise on complex cases. You will ensure physiotherapy practice is evidence-based and aligned with legislation, standards, and policies. You will coordinate daily operations of your service area, monitor care delivery, identify service needs, assist with caseload management, complete chart audits, and provide feedback. You will participate in program development and operational planning, represent the department on committees, and collaborate on staffing and workflow decisions. AHS supports physiotherapists in expanding their skills and offers access to experienced clinicians across the province, with real-time sharing of patient information via the Provincial Electronic Medical Record (Connect Care).

This role involves leadership in stroke program coordination, mentorship, clinical decision-making, and program evaluation, with a focus on evidence-informed practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university or Bachelor’s degree with related experience. Active or eligible registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in stroke rehabilitation is an asset. Demonstrated professional and personal development.