Position Summary
We are hiring for Physiotherapists at the Saddle Mountain Medical Clinic in Nakusp, B.C. The clinic hours are 08:30-16:30, Monday through Friday on a casual as needed basis. If you are a Registered Physiotherapist interested in expanding your skills in a public health setting, we would love to hear from you!
What we offer:
We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
About the position:
The Physiotherapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing physiotherapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of clients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. The Physiotherapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the profession, department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistant working with the rehabilitation team.
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:
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, Nakusp is fondly referred to as the “Hidden Gem” of the Kootenays. The Arrow Lakes and surrounding area are known for beautiful scenery and a wide array of outdoor recreational opportunities. During the summer residents enjoy world-class fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, mountain-biking, swimming, camping, golfing and hunting. A virtual wonderland in the winter months, there is also great ice fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Qualifications
Full registration 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.