Position Summary
Joining us at North Shore Primary Care Centre, located in Kamloops, B.C., you’ll play a pivotal role within a coordinated approach to health care delivery ensuring clients receive the right care by the right provider, when and where they need it. This position works 07:50 to 19:00 hours rotating days of the week.
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Orthopedic Physiotherapist to join our North Shore Primary Care team. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive, evidence-based assessments of clients’ physical status and functional abilities, identifying their needs, goals, and expectations. You will develop and implement personalized treatment plans to improve functional independence, promote health, and prevent injury or disability. Your expertise in orthopedic physiotherapy will be pivotal in delivering high-quality care and supporting clients in achieving their optimal physical performance. You’ll offer guidance and direction to rehabilitation assistants, ensuring that specific care needs are met and functions are transferred appropriately for optimal client outcomes.
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.
• Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive.
• 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
About North Shore Primary Care Centre | The health-care team works collaboratively to offer a range of services on-site. Care is client-centered and culturally safe and serves people from early years to end of life. Our approach to healthcare is built on collaboration, ensuring that clients receive the right care from the right provider. By fostering seamless communication among healthcare professionals, we prioritize clients’ overall well-being through health promotion, illness prevention, and chronic condition management. We are deeply connected to the community, empowering others to take an active role in their health journey and offering the support they need to thrive.
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.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality orthopedic physiotherapy care, we invite you to apply and join our team.
Qualifications
• Graduation from an approved program of Physical Therapy
• Full registration as a Physical Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Physical Therapy.
• Demonstrated post graduate education in orthopedic manual and manipulative therapy (minimum Level III (Part A or B an asset), or an equivalent education).
• Minimum of three (3) years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. With a minimum of one (1) year experience in a direct access facility diagnosing acute/subacute musculoskeletal injuries.
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.