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Therapy Assistant

@ Alberta Health Services

Grande Prairie, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

Alberta Health Services is hiring a full-time Therapy Assistant for an outpatient clinic in Grande Prairie, working under an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. The role supports clients with edema and wounds, with possible placements in the Hand Clinic and MS/Parkinson's program. The posting states a 7.75-hour day shift on a two-week rotation, a salary of $27.44 to $34.39 per hour, and a remote retention allowance.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct and indirect rehabilitation care to clients of all ages
  • Work under assignment and evaluation of a supervising allied health professional
  • Coordinate client programs and care pathways
  • Contribute to quality improvement and program planning
  • Supervise students

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma from an accredited rehabilitation therapy assistant program, or equivalent
  • Strong organization skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to navigate client care within a multi-disciplinary team

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2026-10-28
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2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyRehabilitation therapy assistant
Perks mentionedHome office allowance

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Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

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Reported office locations
  • 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
  • 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
Other recorded names
  • Alberta Health Services
Specialties
  • Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Grande Prairie is a growing city with over 60,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in our area. Grande Prairie has something for everyone! Outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities are available at the numerous parks and golf courses, in addition to a state of the art recreation facility and library. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture community with an art gallery, a few museums, and live theater. There are also a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. With the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital opening, there is a variety of career options and specialization available for the career minded individual. Your Opportunity Your opportunity is in a fast paced, dynamic, multi-disciplinary Out patient setting. This position will be based in the Lower Leg Assessment clinic supporting clients with edema and wounds. Possible placements/coverage in the Hand Clinic, MS Parkinsons program and general Out-patients. Our department is focused on the trained therapy assistant functioning at full scope, and with continuous development. We would love the opportunity to speak with you to share the opportunities and discuss your areas of interest. Our manager’s phone number is 780 538 7360. Along with a variety of career development opportunities, we offer a competitive rate of pay, a Remote Retention Allowance to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Therapy Assistant, you will work both individually and as part of an interprofessional team under the assignment, monitoring and evaluation of an audiologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, recreation therapist or speech-language pathologist. You will contribute to effective and efficient rehabilitation services including direct and indirect client care across the health care continuum (healthy living, getting better, living with illness and disability, end of life care) for all ages as well as non-client service provision. This role will require you to work effectively with internal and external partners, and display professionalism and strong ethics in both client centered care and participation in care teams. You will demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and lifelong learning that enhances individual and team competency. You will have opportunities to use your interpersonal and clinical skills in contributing to quality improvement, program planning and student supervision.

  • Classification:
  • Therapy Assistant
  • Union:
  • HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program:
  • QEII Ambulatory Care Center
  • Primary Location:
  • Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Posting End Date:
  • 12-NOV-2026
  • Employee Class:
  • Regular Full Time
  • Date Available:
  • 23-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 10
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $27.44
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $34.39
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be required to do coordination of the program and clients, as well as their care pathway. Strong organization skills and excellent communication skills is required. Evidence of ability to navigate client care within a multi-disciplinary team is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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