Position Summary
Effective April 1, 2022, hourly rates of pay: $37.84 to $46.95
This position offers a Physiotherapist a highly dynamic caseload as in a small town you get to see a little of everything. The majority of the patient caseload is from outpatients and home health visits. There is flexibility in working four longer days per week rather than five shorter days. Other members of the rehab team include an Occupational Therapist from Merritt who provides regular service and a full time Rehabilitation Assistant to support rehab treatments and planning.
We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package, recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary, and generous vacation entitlement. Relocation allowance eligibility for relocation to the area.
Lillooet is an ‘Adventure town’ where there is high enrollment and participation in hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and hunting. It is incredibly biodiverse with alpine areas and sagebrush valley bottoms. Nursing accommodation is available giving the Therapist the opportunity to choose to live there.
How Will You Create Impact?
As a member of the LIH healthcare team and the sole Physiotherapist, you will work independently and collaboratively providing physiotherapy services that include assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of clients and/or their caregivers.
How Will We Help You Grow?
Interior Health is strongly committed to staff development and encouraging growth. There are informal mentorship among Physiotherapists, education via in-services, and an educational funding via the employer. We offer great benefits and fulfilling opportunities to support and enhance knowledge and skills and help you progress at every stage of your Physiotherapist career.
Who Are We Looking For?
If you value being in a smaller BC community with ample recreational opportunities, and are a motivated and reliable Physiotherapist with a patient-centred approach we would love to hear from you for our employment opening.
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Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Current Full Practicing registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
• Valid BC Driver’s license is required.
Comments
This position requires the candidate to hold Full Practicing CPTBC.
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.