Job Description

Employment Opportunity: Athletic Therapist (AT)

Are you passionate about helping people rise above injury and return to movement? Group23 Sports Medicine is seeking a talented

Athletic Therapist

to join our dynamic team at our Calgary WinSport location. This is a pivotal role within our organization, where you will collaborate with Sport Medicine Physicians and help patients achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and the Patient Health Journey (PHJ) framework.

What We Offer

Join a team trusted by Calgary's best athletes and professional sports organizations, including the Calgary Flames, Calgary Stampeders and Hockey Canada. At Group23, you'll be a part of a dynamic supportive environment where growth and well-being are our priority.


Some of our benefits:

Inspiring teammates and work environment A culture that empowers you to excel A flexible group benefits package The chance to grab tickets to see your favourite team in action An environment of achievers - work at WinSport, the home of the 1988 Olympics and current home of future Olympians and enjoy WinSport tenant discounts

Position Summary

As an

Athletic Therapist

, you will play a vital role in bridging physician expertise with patient care throughout the RiseAbove treatment journey. Collaborating closely with Sport Medicine Physicians and other healthcare professionals, you will leverage your skills in injury assessment, rehabilitation, and patient education to guide patients toward recovery and long-term wellness. You'll help patients set and achieve SMART health goals, ensure their treatment plans reflect their personal priorities, and contribute to clinic efficiency and a positive patient experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Journey Leadership

Support patients throughout their RiseAbove treatment journey, helping them set and achieve SMART health goals. Demonstrate knowledge of Group23's purpose, mission, values, and key objectives.

Care Team Collaboration

Work directly with patients booked with Sport Medicine Physicians, providing integrated, team-based care. Foster effective collaboration with patients, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in formal, scheduled patient care conferences with supervising physicians.

Clinical Documentation & EMR Stewardship

Conduct accurate patient histories and physical examinations of musculoskeletal injuries. Document findings in a timely manner using EMR (e.g., TELUS CHR). Facilitate patient care using EMR, including scheduling, data entry, charting, consultation reports, requisitions, and referral letters under physician direction.

Patient Progress & Care Coordination

Participate in patient follow-ups (phone, email, and in-person) to answer questions, ensure progress toward RiseAbove goals, and coordinate care with the broader healthcare team.

Clinic Operations & Compliance

Maintain clinic operations by following established policies and procedures and reporting of needed changes. Ensure compliance with privacy legislation, OH&S, and IPAC policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

Medical terminology, musculoskeletal anatomy, and injuries Corporate purpose, mission, values, business objectives Privacy legislation relevant to healthcare and business operations OH&S and IPAC policies

Skills

Proficient with MS Office Suite (365), including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, MS Teams Excellent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Effective verbal and written communication Strong interpersonal skills; analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Abilities

Foster a positive work culture aligned with organizational values Work effectively under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment Collaborate and resolve issues through solution-based thinking Maintain confidentiality and professionalism Learn and apply new knowledge and software tools

Qualifications

Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Athletic Therapy from an accredited institution Certified Athletic Therapist in good standing with the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association (CATA) 1-2 years' experience in clinical practice preferred, including clerical functions Experience in customer service is an asset Experience with TELUS CHR EMR is an asset Healthcare or Basic CPR certification preferred upon hire Police Information Check required upon hire and as requested

About Us

Group23 is a full-service sports medical clinic offering timely assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and rehabilitation of sport and exercise-related health conditions. We believe patients are more than their symptoms. We believe in a biological, psychological, social, and spiritual approach to care. Through our unique Patient Health Journeys, we will be with our patients every step of the way!


Group23 does not consider itself just another sport medicine clinic. To that end, we feel strongly that a critical starting point for all our workers is that they agree with and are excited by our core purpose and mission. We want everyone to believe that sport medicine at Group23 can and will be done better than anywhere else in the province.

Recruitment Process

We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.