Position Summary
We have a permanent, full time Physiotherapist opening in Princeton, B.C.
In this position the Physiotherapist provides assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of patients/residents and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
Physiotherapist Careers at Interior Health
The Physiotherapist works at Princeton General Hospital (PGH) and Ridgewood Lodge in providing both acute inpatient and long term care physical therapy services. PGH is a Community Hospital offering acute care, laboratory, and 24 hour emergency services. Ridgewood Lodge Long Term Care is a seniors’ care home adjacent to PGH with 37 private and semi-private rooms. Days of work are Monday to Friday with weekends and statutory holidays off.
Enjoy rewarding work that creates immediate and lasting impact to patients/residents while working with a dynamic and supportive team that includes Community Physiotherapists, Physiotherapist Practice Lead, Occupational Therapists and Rehab Assistants.
How Will We Help You Grow?
Orientation includes dedicated time for online learning of IHA processes, 1:1 time with the practice lead, job shadowing of all team members and other orientation or experiential opportunities identified by the employee.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a Physiotherapist that is an engaged self-starter. The successful applicant should be a life long learner with good communication skills that respects our indigenous partners and enjoys a small town atmosphere. The Similkameen area is an outdoor adventurers dream with easy access to hiking, camping, one hour drive to multiple lakes, ski hills.
Reasons to join Interior Health:
• General salary increases over the next 3 years
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Relocation Allowance
• 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 Princeton, B.C.! Explore your potential while enjoying work-life balance at shift’s end.
Qualifications
• Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
• Valid BC Driver’s license
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.