Position Summary
We are hiring for a reliable and experienced Casual Aquatic Therapist with full-time availability to support the Physiotherapy program at the Kelowna General Hospital. This position works Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 15:30.
To apply; please attach your resume along with the following required certifications.
Degree in Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Health and Exercises Sciences, Recreation Therapy or Physical Education.
Current CPR (Level C) and six months recent related experience in a supervisory role in an aquatic setting; specialized training in adapted aquatics and aquatic therapy techniques; have successfully taken Red Cross Water Safety Instructor award or equivalent.
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 Aquatic Therapist plans, develops implements, modifies and evaluates an overall program for aquatic services for individuals and groups at Kelowna General Hospital. Monitors maintenance of pool facilities; ensures safety and hygiene in the pool area in accordance with the Public Health Act and Interior Health’s Standardized Process and Procedures; develops education strategies to promote aquatic services as a component of patients with acute physical therapy programs.
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.
Apply today and join our welcoming team!
Qualifications
Degree in Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Health and Exercises Sciences, Recreation Therapy or Physical Education.
Current CPR (Level C)
Six months recent related experience in a supervisory role in an aquatic setting
Specialized training in adapted aquatics and aquatic therapy techniques
Successful completion of the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor award; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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.