Position Summary

We are seeking reliable and motivated Rehabilitation (Rehab) Assistants to join our cohesive Physiotherapy Team at Kelowna General Hospital.

Rehab Assistants are intrical member of the rehabilitation team. Your impact is huge on progression of patient needs and their rehab journey. You are encouraged to work a top of scope.

Physical Therapy Acute Care
Rehab Assistants engage patients with regular therapeutic interventions. Active in doing majority of patient intervention. Areas of work: post-op surgical care (orthopaedic, trauma), general medical, critical care, inpatient rehab, cardiac rehabilitation (KGH), post neurological events (is. CVA, TBI), vascular and plastic surgery. Carry out the treatment plan and address patients’ mobility needs of complex equipment. Ongoing collaboration and closely interconnected with the care teams.

Shifts will be available on a short-notice on-call bases and/or blocks of shifts pre-scheduled to relieve leaves of absences. Casual employment means work requirements can vary between Zero and 37.5 hours per week. Receive 13% of straight time pay, exclusive of all premiums, in lieu of scheduled vacations and statutory holidays. Upon completion of 180 hours, there is option of purchasing medical, dental and extended health benefit plans. Opportunity to apply internally for regular openings as they become available.

Reasons to Join Interior Health:
• Access to our in-house learning and development centre
• Employee Health and Wellness programs
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Safe and welcoming communities

Qualifications

Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program. Valid Driver’s License as required.

Comments

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.