Physiotherapist

Position Summary

If you are passionate about public practice and are seeking an opportunity in a hospital setting we would love to hear from you for our Physiotherapist opening.

This is a relief, part-time (0.70 FTE) position until return of incumbent. Days of work are rotating day shifts from 08:00 to 16:00.

East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) is responsible for providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area. We are a team of six Physiotherapists who work in Inpatient Acute Care and Outpatient Services. In addition, we offer the opportunity to orientate to our Community Care and Long-term Care teams in Cranbrook. This position has propensity to experience a variety of patients with diverse treatment needs.

What is it that makes working on the Physiotherapist team and in this role so great?
The Physiotherapy Team is a close knit, supportive team, with several senior Physiotherapists on staff with a wealth of experience, who act as excellent mentors.

What is the team dynamic like?
We are a small, supportive team of therapists who enjoy both working together and playing together. When caseloads are hectic, everyone helps out to ensure that everyone has the support they need.

What are the mentoring opportunities and opportunities for growth?
As a regional centre, EKRH offers a challenging caseload with excellent room for growth in a variety of clinical areas, including critical care, acute neuro, general medicine and orthopedics. Our Physiotherapy team is experienced, supportive, and a great source of informal mentorship. Physiotherapists have access to annual education allowance of up to $1000, in addition to annual leadership-sponsored Regional Education.

Reasons to join Interior Health:
• General salary increases over the next 3 years
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Access to our in-house learning and development centre
• Job stability and generous vacation entitlement
• Team environment
• Employee Health and Wellness programs
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice

Join us in Cranbrook, B.C.! Explore your potential while enjoying work-life balance at shift’s end.

Explore the East Kootenay Region!

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

Comments

Effective April 2023 hourly rates of pay: $40.84 to $50.80

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.

Competition #:

01854023

Employee Type:

RELIEF PART TIME (0.70 FTE)

Bargaining Unit:

HSA

Facility:

EK REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Location:

Cranbrook

Department:

EKH PHYSIOTHERAPY

Reports To:

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE LEADER

Hourly Wage:

$37.84 - $47.06

Close Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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