Position Summary
We are hiring a Casual Physiotherapist for the Castlegar Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).
Days of work: Varies as needed
Shifts times: 08:00 to 20:00
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.
About this position: Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network
The Castlegar Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) is a key access point within the Kootenay Boundary Primary Care Network, providing team‑based, non‑emergency care for individuals who need medical attention within 12–24 hours.
As a Physiotherapist at the Castlegar UPCC, you are an integral member of the interprofessional care team, working alongside nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, and physicians. You support patients with acute and sub‑acute musculoskeletal injuries, joint pain, movement limitations, and functional concerns, providing assessment, short‑term treatment, education, and self‑management strategies. Physiotherapy services play a critical role in improving function, supporting recovery, and helping prevent unnecessary emergency department visits.
About us:
Interior Health is 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:
Castlegar is a vibrant riverside community located at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers, offering a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, Castlegar combines small‑town charm with the convenience of essential amenities, schools, and health services. The community is a hub for outdoor recreation, with easy access to hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, and world‑class fishing throughout the year. Castlegar also features a growing arts and culture scene, local cafés, and family‑friendly events that foster strong community connections. With short commute times, affordable living compared to larger centres, and endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, Castlegar is an ideal place to build both a fulfilling career and a balanced lifestyle.
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 B.C. 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.