Physiotherapist
Full-time - Permanent
Specialized Programs and Services to Support the Development of Young Children
We're hiring and recruiting top talent! Providence is a vibrant, registered charity with a long-established history of providing therapeutic and educational services to families across our 7 schools, and childcare facilities in Calgary and surrounding area. Providence is proud to be part of a diverse education system that fosters innovation, strengthens communities, and ensures every child has a place to learn and thrive. Our programs are designed to support young children who may not be meeting typical developmental milestones. Providence provides the opportunity to enhance the health and development of children and their families.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for working with young children to join our growing team as a full-time Physiotherapist in August 2026. This position will work in supporting children in a school-based program. The hours of work are 8 AM – 4 PM (Monday to Friday).
As a condition of Providence, all staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid police check with a vulnerable sector screening.
We offer:
- Fantastic opportunity to work as part of a highly collaborative team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Behavioural Specialists, Teachers and Teaching/Therapeutic Assistants.
- Professional development funding for ongoing learning and career advancement.
- Competitive salary range (Alberta Health Services pay scale).
- Caseloads with a diverse and complex pediatric population and their families.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits package which includes optional RRSP contributions, wellness days, appointment time and paid sick time.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Paid winter break and spring break on top of your accrued vacation days.
- Free onsite parking.
The ideal candidate:
- Demonstrates the ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with students, colleagues, families, and other stakeholders
- Thrives in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and values shared problem-solving and team-based care
- Brings a coaching mindset, with the ability to support, guide, and empower educators and support staff in implementing speech and language goals
- Is flexible, curious, and creative, with the ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities in a classroom setting
Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct assessments and treatments of a preschool to kindergarten age group.
- Manage a caseload with a diverse and complex pediatric population and their families
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and monitor integrated, child-centred plans
- Provide coaching and guidance to teachers and support staff to ensure the effective implementation of goals within the classroom environment.
- Gather, interpret, and use data to inform treatment planning and monitor progress
- Engage parents in planning, decision-making, and program implementation
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment by building strong relationships with team members and supporting a culture of teamwork and respect.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Physical Therapy Master's degree program from a recognised university.
- Registered member in good standing with the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA)
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Experience working as a Physiotherapist in pediatrics with demonstrated success working with children who may have behaviours or disabilities.
- Demonstrates strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must posses a valid class 5 driver's license and $2,000,000 liability insurance.
- Must be willing to travel within Calgary areas.
Personal suitability NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that require the ability to bend at the waist, stoop, and twist frequently, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, the ability to carry and pull up to 50 lbs, and the ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently.
Please submit your resume via email to the Human Resources Team at:
Providence is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates which includes but not limited to; visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Providence acknowledges that what we call Alberta is the traditional and ancestral territory of many peoples, presently subject to Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and the Six Regions of the Métis Nation of Alberta. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.
