Position Summary

Interior Health (IH) has immediate employment openings for Rehabilitation Assistants.

What We Offer:
• Relocation allowance for eligible positions
• Employer paid comprehensive benefits package
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employee Health and Wellness Programs
• Employer paid vacation
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary | Effective April 2023 hourly rates of pay: $28.52 to $30.06

Rehabilitation Assistants take clinical direction from a Physical Therapist, an Occupational Therapist and/or a Speech-Language Pathologist. Within this role, the Rehabilitation Assistant:
• Is encouraged to work at top of scope.
• Engages patients with regular therapeutic interventions.
• Has a huge impact on progression of patient needs and their rehab journey.
• Is an intrical member of the rehabilitation team.
• Is relied on to be the eyes and ears of the rehab team.

The Rehabilitation Assistant carries out rehabilitative treatment plans and programs and assists the therapist in monitoring and evaluating patients/residents’ progression.

The vast geographical region that IH covers provides opportunities within large urban centers and close-knit, rural communities. With two tertiary hospitals, four regional hospitals, 16 community hospitals and 24 health care centres, IH has a career opportunity for everyone.

Being in a British Columbia Interior city/town there is a certain sense of community that can only be afforded living in a location 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 place to be. We’ve got everything that you could want to do year round. Enjoy the experience of a smaller city, friendly feel with opportunity for a full scope role capable of fine-tuning your rehabilitation treatment skills, which may not be available at larger urban centres.

Find your perfect fit with Interior Health in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. Contact our Recruiter for more information: Careers@interiorhealth.ca.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Rehabilitation Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License as required.

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.