Pediatric Physiotherapist, Independent Contractor

Pediatric Physiotherapist, Independent Contractor
The PREP Society | Calgary, Alberta $65.00 - $75.00 per hour | Flexible Caseload | Afternoon and After-School Hours

The PREP Society is looking for a Pediatric Physiotherapist to provide individualized physical therapy services to school‑aged children and their families through Alberta’s Family Support for Children with Disabilities program.

This is a flexible independent contractor opportunity, primarily offering late‑afternoon and after‑school appointments. PREP provides families, approved service hours, scheduling support, contract administration, billing, and access to clinical space when available.

You get to focus on the children and families. We handle much of the administrative heavy lifting.

The PREP Society is a Calgary-based nonprofit organization supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Through therapy, education, family support, and inclusive programming, PREP helps children and young adults build skills, confidence, and meaningful connections within their communities. Our approach is collaborative, practical, and family‑centred.

As a Pediatric Physio Therapist, you will provide assessment, intervention, family coaching, and practical strategies that support each child’s functional goals.

Sessions are generally two hours and may take place in the family’s home, in the community, or at PREP when space is available.

You will work collaboratively with families, PREP’s multidisciplinary team, and Learning Support Facilitators who provide in‑home coaching between therapy sessions.

• Provide individualized physical therapy assessment and intervention
• Coach families on strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines
• Develop practical goals and recommendations based on each child’s needs
• Complete client notes with families during the scheduled session
• Prepare required reports and supporting documentation
• Provide direction, strategies, and goals to PREP’s Learning Support Facilitators
• Participate in occasional virtual multidisciplinary meetings with families and team members
• Maintain timely and accurate records using PREP’s Jane client management system
• Communicate collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals

Hours are flexible and will depend on family needs and approved FSCD service hours.

Most appointments will take place during:

• Late afternoons
• After‑school hours
• Occasional early evenings

There is no guaranteed minimum number of hours.

Occasional multidisciplinary meetings are held virtually on Thursday mornings. These meetings are scheduled in advance and are paid as direct service time.

The contracted rate applies to direct service time. PREP will also compensate approved preparation time, report writing, and scheduled multidisciplinary meetings. Travel time and mileage are not paid or reimbursed.

Cancellation provisions include:

• Sessions cancelled with more than 24 hours’ notice are not billable
• Late cancellations may be billed for one hour
• No‑show appointments may be billed in full

• Family referrals and approved FSCD service hours
• Scheduling and administrative support
• FSCD contract management
• Billing and invoicing administration
• Access to PREP’s Jane client management system
• Access to PREP space when booked in advance and available
• Access to some physical therapy resources for sessions held at PREP
• Collaboration with PREP staff and multidisciplinary team members

• Registration in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta
• Professional liability insurance
• Experience providing physical therapy services to children
• Experience supporting children with developmental disabilities or complex needs is considered an asset
• Knowledge of family‑centred practice, coaching, and functional goal setting
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively
• A valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
• Your own portable treatment materials and equipment

This opportunity may be a strong fit for a Physiotherapist who wants to build a flexible pediatric caseload without managing client referrals, FSCD contracts, scheduling, and billing independently.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Build a caseload around your availability
• Work directly with children and families
• Focus on practical and meaningful outcomes
• Collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Receive administrative and scheduling support
• Access PREP’s space when appropriate and available