PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Northern Health as a Physiotherapist in Prince George, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care within a thriving clinical environment. You will assess and implement tailored treatment plans, all while being part of a dedicated, interdisciplinary healthcare team. With opportunities for professional growth, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work in a community that values health and wellness.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Must be a registered physiotherapist.
• Knowledge of assessing and planning patient treatment essential.
• Experience in a clinical setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patient needs and planning physiotherapy treatments.
• Implementing and evaluating treatment plans.
• Educating patients and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Registered Physiotherapist

Graduate degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

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 Physiotherapy department.

Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, the physiotherapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, educating, and evaluating patient responses to physiotherapy treatment. The physiotherapist is part of an interdisciplinary team and assists with hospital and departmental goals, including continuing quality improvement activities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility within the Northern Health Region and a hub for specialized health services. It’s also a teaching hospital.

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program.
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT, and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations, and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU.
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single-room neonatal ICU).
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training.
• MRI unit.

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health, and culture for northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. The region offers affordable housing, land prices, and transportation costs, resulting in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. The city itself is the 4th largest in BC, with approximately 82,300 residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. Built at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers, it is also home to the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green University. Prince George boasts a warm, friendly, and diverse community spirit.

Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

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” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position, such as program certificates, diplomas, high school/college/university transcripts, etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

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