Position Summary
Cranbrook Primary Care Centre offers people living in Cranbrook and surrounding area increased access to team-based health care. We have a permanent part-time opening for a Physiotherapist to join us within the Primary Care Network team.
The Cranbrook Primary Care Centre provides care services for people with non-life-threatening conditions who need to see a health-care provider within 12 to 24 hours but do not require an emergency department, such as sprains, cuts, high fevers and minor infections. The primary care services include diagnosis and treatment for minor illnesses, as well as provision of harm-reduction supplies and education, reproductive care, vaccinations and injections, early detection, guideline-based chronic disease management, and co-ordination of services, referrals to community services, pre- and post-surgical care, and ongoing monitoring, including of medication.
As a member of the Cranbrook Primary Care team, the Physiotherapist works independently and collaboratively providing physiotherapy services to support regular, ongoing health care for people who do not have a primary care provider and urgently needed primary care services for those who cannot see their doctor quickly enough to meet their current health need.
The care team includes general practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, and medical office assistants. You will provide same-day, urgent primary care services utilizing a team-based care delivery model.
Days of work are: Week One Thursday and Friday 08:30 to 20:00 | Week Two Wednesday and Thursday 08:30 to 20:00 and Friday 08:30 to 16:30. We offer an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, and extensive extended health plan, plus generous vacation time. Relocation Allowance package may be offered with position.
BC’s rural towns and smaller cities offer natural beauty, access to backcountry adventures, community connections, peace of mind, and a quieter way of life. Experience the satisfaction that comes from working and living in a rural area.
Qualifications
• Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
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