PHYSIOTHERAPIST

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Municipal pension plan

Moving expense support

Employee referral program

Leadership development

Access to outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a registered Physiotherapist to assess, plan, implement, educate and evaluate physiotherapy treatment in a hospital setting. Reporting to the Chief Physiotherapist, you will contribute to an interdisciplinary team and the hospital's quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifying candidates hold a BA in Physiotherapy (or Rehabilitation Medicine) and are licensed in British Columbia. The role involves weekday day shifts with standard hours and opportunities to support

Qualifications

• BA Degree in Physiotherapy and/or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Registered member of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, educate and evaluate patient response to physiotherapy treatment.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support hospital and department goals including quality improvement.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public relations

Emergency intervention

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

BC Physiotherapist licence

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Physiotherapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an 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 response to physiotherapy treatment. The physiotherapist is part of an interdisciplinary team and assists with the hospital and departmental goals and objectives including continuing quality improvement activities.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Qualfications

• BA Degree in Physiotherapy and/or Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Registered member of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to promote safe, competent, patient care.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the health care team.
• Ability to communicate and maintain good public relations with family and friends of patients.
• Ability to recognize and intervene appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to a number of elected

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

International Applicants

Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants