Position Summary
We are hiring a permanent, part-time (0.50 FTE) Physiotherapist for the Saddle Mountain Medical Clinic (SMM) located in Nakusp, B.C.
Days of work: Varies as required
Shift times: 08:30 to 16:30
What we offer:
We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long term stability. Locations that qualify for B.C. Student Loan Forgiveness Program and/or Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.
About this position:
The Primary Care Physiotherapist position offers a close working relationship with physicians and other health professionals, fostering integrated, multidisciplinary care. This role will involve treating a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, supporting recovery and enhancing patient mobility and quality of life.
You are responsible for working in collaboration with an inter-professional care team and defined network of Primary Care Network (PCN) Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nursing and other members of the Allied Health team. The goal is to conduct integrated care planning, offer client assessments/clinic visits and provide ongoing monitoring and self-management support follow-up for clients (i.e. adults, seniors, pediatrics) and/or those with multiple chronic conditions, either in an individual or group setting and often directly within the Physician/Nurse Practitioner. You will see clients, utilizing therapeutic inventions that contribute to providing wider and quicker access to services for patients with chronic and musculoskeletal conditions and/or barriers to exercise.
About us:
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.
About this location:
Nakusp, BC is a welcoming lakeside community set along the shores of Arrow Lake and surrounded by the stunning Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges. Known for its relaxed pace and strong sense of community, Nakusp offers an exceptional quality of life for those seeking balance between work and nature. Residents enjoy year round outdoor recreation, including hiking, kayaking, fishing, and easy access to world famous natural hot springs. The town provides essential amenities, local shops, and a growing arts and culture scene, all without the congestion of larger centres. With short commutes, breathtaking scenery, and a close knit feel, Nakusp is an ideal place to build a meaningful career while enjoying a simpler, more connected lifestyle.
The successful Physiotherapist candidate has opportunity to also join the Victorian Community Health Centre primary care network located Kaslo, B.C. in a permanent, part-time (0.50 FTE) Primary Care Physiotherapist role.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Connect with us at careers@interiorhealth.ca
Qualifications
Full licensure as a Physical Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Valid BC Driver’s license where required.
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.