Physical Therapist 1
About the job
- Graduation from a recognized Master's or degree program in Physical Therapy is required.
- Registration with the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta is required.
- Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest must provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen.
- Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments.
- Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, in accordance with Carewest policy and procedure, and adhere to relevant privacy legislation and best practices including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours.
- Provide client care through focused assessment, treatment, and discharge planning on rehabilitation and recovery units.
- Contribute to residents' quality of life through assessment of appropriate interventions to maximize safe, functional independence on continuing care units.
- Provide clinical supervision to support staff and students as needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- AADL authorizer qualification is an asset.
- Experience using physiotherapy in a clinical and/or continuing care setting is an asset.
About the company
Carewest Innovative Healthcare provides complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services as a large public provider with 13 Calgary locations and 2,600+ staff. Its care model uses interdisciplinary teams to deliver clinical care and community programs for seniors and younger adults, guided by a client-centered approach that focuses on treatment progress and outcomes. It differentiates itself through public, multi-site scale, teamwork, work-life balance and competitive benefits, along with recognition as Alberta’s Top Employers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while supporting staff development and collaboration to improve clients’ lives.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Calgary, Canada
Founded
1961
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Carewest says Colonel Belcher's mental-health program succeeded, supporting continued AHS collaboration.
- Job postings in 2026 show active hiring for therapy and leadership roles.
- The Bridgeland Riverside expansion should add much-needed continuing-care capacity in Calgary.
What critics are saying
- CBC reported 56 police dispatches at Colonel Belcher from January 2022 to February 2023.
- Veterans' advocates are attacking Carewest's mixed complex-mental-health model at Colonel Belcher.
- Carewest's 2026 email-domain migration signals organizational upheaval during Alberta healthcare restructuring.
What makes Carewest Innovative Healthcare unique
- Carewest runs 13 Calgary locations across 18 programs in long-term care and rehabilitation.
- Carewest is a wholly owned Assisted Living Alberta subsidiary, simplifying public-sector coordination.
- Carewest is opening Bridgeland Riverside Continuing Care Centre in 2026 for complex mental health.
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