Community Physiotherapist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Duncan, BC, is seeking a Physiotherapist to deliver community-based services and support COPD clients across sites. You will assess, treat, and educate clients, caregivers, and staff to promote independence and safety.

Reporting to the Home & Community Care Manager, you will travel daily to multiple sites, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation interventions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy and current licensure in BC.
• Minimum of two years' post-graduate physiotherapy experience; community experience preferred.
• Valid BC Driver's License and daily travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based physiotherapy services to referred clients.
• Offer consultation for caregivers and educate clients, caregivers, staff and community on rehab interventions.
• Work within an interdisciplinary team to support COPD clients.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Organizational skills

Education

Physiotherapy degree

BC Physiotherapist licensure

CPA membership eligibility

Job description

Duncan Norcross & Drinkwater Road (DNDR) - Duncan, BC V9L 6C5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$45.15 - $56.17

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 28 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 30 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, Home & Community Care (HCC), this position provides community based physiotherapy services to referred clients; provides consultation for caregivers; and educates clients, caregivers, staff and the community on rehabilitation interventions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). Minimum of two (2) years' post graduate experience in physiotherapy. Community experience preferred. Valid BC Driver's License - daily travel required.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent communication, speaking and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working in an interdisciplinary team providing support and education to COPD clients.