Position Summary
Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in health care! Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., is hiring passionate Physiotherapists who are committed to making a positive impact on patient lives!
Eligible positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive.
What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Locations that qualify for B.C. student loan forgiveness
• Positions eligible for the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program
About the Hospital | RIH is a tertiary referral hospital and offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services.
About the Job | As a Physiotherapist you’ll work both independently and collaboratively, utilizing your expertise to provide comprehensive physiotherapy services that empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals. From conducting assessments to developing personalized treatment plans and providing education to clients and caregivers, you'll play a vital role in promoting functional independence and enhancing overall well-being. You’ll provide direction to Rehabilitation Assistants, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of care within the rehabilitation team. Your contributions won't stop there – you'll also have the chance to actively contribute to our organization's goals and participate in quality assurance initiatives, research endeavors, and educational opportunities.
Physiotherapists work in many areas of the hospital: Othro, Neuro, Medical Intensive Care, Critical Care/Trauma, Emergency, Cardiac ICU, Daycare Surgery, Oncology, Palliative, Stroke Medical, General Surgical and Outpatient follow up. In this position the Physiotherapist will have varied work duties, as per operational requirements. It is a position requiring one to alternate through all areas of Acute Care and requires the Physiotherapist to rotate through weekends. Days of work are rotating; shift times 08:00 to 16:00 hours.
About this location | Proud to be Canada's Tournament Capital, the city of Kamloops is situated in the heart of the southern interior at the meeting of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is the 3rd largest city outside the Lower Mainland and is the centre of commercial trade and services for the region. Being in Kamloops there is a certain sense of community that can only be afforded living in a city like this. It’s an amazing place to be. So much mentorship and support. The teamwork is second to none. You always have somebody to turn to and ask for help. Interior Health provides a wholesome and full life within work and outside of work. It’s a four seasoned town. We’ve got everything that you could want to do year-round.
About us | Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia (B.C.). We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.
Qualifications
Full registration as a Physical Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
Comments
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@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.