Physiotherapist - ECS
Reports to: Site Therapy Supervisor (STS)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Calgary AB
Purpose of Position:
Pacekids Programs is a dynamic, family-centred organization that empowers children with diverse needs and their families through excellence in therapy, education, and play. We offer a collaborative environment where our team is passionate about supporting children and families at the start of their journey.
The Physiotherapist (PT) is responsible for the formal and/or informal assessment, treatment, and learner support of preschool and school-aged children within the Early Childhood Services (ECS) school program and/or in service of the Community and In-Home program. The PT is responsible for the planning and coaching of physiotherapy programming that meets the unique needs of the children and families with whom they work.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment alongside educators, therapists, and families to support children’s communication and early learning.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about helping children build the communication skills they need to thrive. New graduates and experienced Physiotherapists are welcome to apply.
Overview of Responsibilities:
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Development and coaching of physiotherapy treatment programming – considering a classroom, home, and/or community setting (where applicable)
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Coach and consult with families and staff (i.e., Teachers, support personnel, administrative team members) to provide appropriate strategies and recommendations for a child’s physiotherapy programming – including appropriate strategies for gross motor development, physical literacy, health/wellness, and anything else related to the scope of physiotherapy
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Develop, monitor, consult, and update Individual Program Plan (IPP)/Service Provider Program Plan (SPPP)/Individualized Service Plan (ISP) goals, ensuring they are carried out appropriately and effectively by the members of a child’s team
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Conduct screenings and/or assessments (formal and/or informal) of preschool and school-aged children – ensuring assessment data is provided for program-specific needs
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Collaborate with families, interdisciplinary team members, teachers and aides to target goals in a variety of settings, including participation in meetings with the team and/or families
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Provide transition and/or summary reports, and maintain documentation to meet both the standards of the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta and Pacekids’ standards
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Ensure meeting of all program-specific deadlines for documentation, hour tracking, and billing, as applicable
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Provide education and training to Pacekids’ staff
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Commit to the values outlined by Pacekids – working to create and maintain a positive and respectful workplace culture
Position Requirements:
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Completion of a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy, or equivalent
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Registered member, in good standing, with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPTA)
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Adhere to the code of ethics of the physiotherapy profession and maintaining standards of practice
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Current professional liability insurance, to be updated annually
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Current driver’s license. Must have access to a reliable vehicle
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Current clearance from a Criminal Record check, including a Vulnerable Sector check, and Child Intervention Check, current within the last 6 months
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Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal
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Experience working with preschool and school-aged children
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Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, families and staff
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Flexibility is essential given the variety of children’s abilities, needs and conditions
Why Join Pacekids?
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Flexible paid sick and personal time (5.38% of hours worked) to support employee wellbeing
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Employer-paid health and paramedical benefits for eligible employees
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RRSP matching and/or a professional development allowance to support continued growth
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Three weeks of paid vacation plus 11 paid holidays
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Opportunities for ongoing professional learning and development
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Mentorship and supervision from experienced clinicians, with a supportive environment for new graduates and early career professionals
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Protected paid administrative time and internal learning time built into schedules
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Reasonable caseload caps tied to FTE
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Built-in opportunities for case consultation and team collaboration
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Opportunities to take on lead or supervisory roles, with compensation for additional responsibilities
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Supervision opportunities available for clinicians working toward licensure
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Flexible self-scheduling within program parameters
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Access to employee discounts through partner programs
Pacekids Programs is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the grounds of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, or sexual orientation.
If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the hiring process, please direct your inquiries to Pacekids’ People & Culture team at [email protected]
We may use technology-enabled tools, including AI-assisted note-taking, to support parts of our recruitment and interview process. These tools are used to enhance accuracy and consistency and do not make hiring decisions. If you have any concerns or require an accommodation, please let us know.
