Position Summary
100 Mile House Hospital (OMH) has an immediate permanent, part-time (0.80 FTE) Physiotherapist opening.
What we offer:
• Effective April 2024 hourly wage will be $42.56 to $52.96 per hour. Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary.
• Financial moving support
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
• Development resources for leadership skills leading to future roles
• Diversity and inclusion ~ bring your whole self to work
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients
Tucked away in the serene beauty of British Columbia's Cariboo region, OMH stands as a beacon of care and comfort for the local community. This charming healthcare facility has grown from a modest hospital into a comprehensive South Cariboo Health Centre. With its inviting atmosphere and dedicated staff, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency care, inpatient treatment, residential care facilities, and outpatient therapy. The warm, welcoming environment is enhanced by the hospital's commitment to providing personalized attention and quality care to each patient who walks through its doors.
This Physiotherapist is a key position within a multi-disciplinary team setting. You’ll mainly work within a 16-bed inpatient acute care setting involving assessments, rehab program planning, and discharge planning. You’ll provide direction to Rehabilitation Assistants, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of care within the rehabilitation team. This Physiotherapist position provides assessments to one convalescent short stay bed, and as needed, for five respite beds at the long-term care facility Fisher Place. There is some outreach into the community to assist with discharges. You’ll carry a mixed client base ranging from acute respiratory to chronic disease, knee and hip replacements, non-telemetry to chronic, and medical. You will work closely with the Physicians and team, to deliver patient-centered care by assisting individual patients/clients and their families respond to changing health care needs.
About this location | 100 Mile House is a charming district municipality nestled in the South Cariboo region of central B.C. This friendly community welcomes residents to explore its rich history, beautiful natural surroundings, and abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, from fishing and canoeing in the summer to cross-country skiing in the winter. Arts and culture are alive and well in this region with plays, concerts, music, galleries and artists featuring a wide array of creations. 100 Mile House continues to serve as a major hub and service center for the surrounding Cariboo region.
Qualifications
• Current registration with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia (CPTBC).
• Valid Driver’s license.
Comments
This position is eligible for the B.C. Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
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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