Physiotherapist

Northern Health; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort St. John is seeking a registered Physiotherapist to provide comprehensive physiotherapy services. The role includes patient assessment, treatment planning, and contributing to rehabilitation program goals. Ideal candidates must have current registration and relevant experience. The position offers numerous benefits including vacation time and financial support for moving.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health/dental

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Employee referral program

Access to outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness programs

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services such as assessment and treatment planning.
• Educate residents/patients and/or their caregivers for optimal health outcomes.
• Contribute to organizational goals and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Physical ability

Education

Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia

At least one year of recent related experience

Valid BC Driver's license where required

Job description

Position Summary

**Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position**

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Physiotherapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Rehabilitation Services department.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, professional standards, and the code of ethics outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia, the Physiotherapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Responsibilities include providing physiotherapy services such as assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription, and education of residents/clients/patients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and achieve optimal health outcomes in inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings. The Physiotherapist also contributes to organizational and departmental goals, participates in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, education, and provides work direction to rehabilitation assistants.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days - 08:00 to 19:12, rotating

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre is a 46-bed hospital with 115 residential care beds in the adjoining Peace Villa Care Home. It features two state-of-the-art operating rooms, ambulatory clinics including cancer care and hemodialysis, emergency and ICU, and a birthing centre with single maternity rooms for labour, delivery, and postpartum.

Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, with a diverse population of approximately 21,000 (2021) and serving an area of about 69,000. The town offers a friendly, small-town feel with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Explore more about what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for both part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and some of the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan forgiveness programs through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• At least one year of recent related experience.
• Valid BC Driver's license where required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Teaching: Ability to instruct clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Incorporates best practices and current research evidence to support professional decisions.
• Communication: Effective communication with clients, families, medical staff, and the interdisciplinary team via oral, written, and electronic means. Ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze data from multiple sources to solve problems and make decisions using a systems approach.
• Management: Organizes work, sets objectives, manages time and resources, promotes team cooperation, supervises responsibilities, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Fosters staff morale and engagement, promotes innovation, and supports ongoing professional development.
• Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to foster teamwork and commitment to quality client care.
• Equipment: Proficient in computer skills, data analysis, and reporting tools. Able to operate relevant equipment as required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, providing health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We serve a population of about 300,000 with over 7,000 staff, offering a variety of career opportunities across hospitals, long-term care facilities, and public health units.