Physiotherapist | Acute care

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a full-time relief Physiotherapist at Kelowna General Hospital. Expect to support general and thoracic surgery, contributing to multidisciplinary rehabilitation efforts. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and providing education to clients and their caregivers. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, relocation assistance, and opportunities for education and professional development. Join a welcoming workplace that supports your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Employer-paid benefits

Education and development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Must be a registered physiotherapist capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team is essential.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance initiatives is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive physiotherapy services including assessment and treatment.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and meetings.
• Provide guidance to the rehabilitation assistant.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Physiotherapist

Tools

Rehabilitation equipment

Job description

We are hiring for a relief full-time Physiotherapist at the Kelowna General Hospital. This position is expected to run until the return of the current incumbent. This position primarily supports general and thoracic surgery, and acute medical. This position may float to other acute care units as needed. Working one in five weekends covering all acute care is a requirement of this position.

Days of Work: Rotating

Shift times: 07:30 – 15:30 and 08:00 – 16:00

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to the defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Consistent schedule and stability

About The Position

The Physiotherapist functions both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, delivering comprehensive physiotherapy services. These include assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program development, consultation, equipment prescription, and education for clients and/or their caregivers to support functional independence and optimize health outcomes.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Physiotherapist contributes to departmental and professional goals by participating in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and educational activities. They also provide guidance and direction to the rehabilitation assistant working within the team.

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location

Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!