PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a passionate registered Physiotherapist for its Rehabilitation Services in Fort St. John. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to promote health and functional independence in a supportive community. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, vacation time, and outdoor activities in a friendly, vibrant town.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including health and dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Knowledge of rehabilitation practices and standards in British Columbia.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for clients.
• Consultation and education for clients and caregivers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation team activities.
• Provide work direction to rehabilitation assistants.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment Planning

Consultation

Patient Education

Education

Registered Physiotherapist

Job description

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 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 enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes in inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings. The Physiotherapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the profession and department; participates in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistant working with the team.

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 and has a diverse population of approximately 21,000 (2021). It serves an area of about 69,000 and offers a friendly, small-town atmosphere with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. For more information about this energetic community, please check out Fort St. John.

What Northern Health has to offer you:

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with 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.
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.