Physiotherapist | Acute Surgical Services

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health Authority seeks a relief Physiotherapist at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). The role is part-time (0.63 FTE) with shifts 07:30–15:30 on Thursdays, Fridays, and alternating Wednesdays, plus one weekend every four weeks.

The position runs until November 2026 or until the incumbent returns. The physiotherapist will work primarily in KGH 3E (vascular and plastic surgery) and may cover additional acute care units on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment planning and implementation
• Program development and education for clients/caregivers
• Equipment prescription and guidance to rehabilitation assistant
• Participation in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education
• Collaborative work within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team

Job description

We are hiring a relief, part-time (0.63 FTE) Physiotherapist at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). This position is expected to run until November 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

Days of work: Thursdays, Fridays, alternating Wednesdays. There is also a requirement to work one out of every four weekends.

Shift times: 07:30 to 15:30

What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive, competitive, and people focused employment package, emphasizing wellness, growth, work–life balance, and long-term stability. Locations that qualify for B.C. Student Loan Forgiveness Program and/or Canada Student Loan Forgiveness.

About The Position

This position is primarily assigned to KGH 3E (vascular and plastic surgery), plus additional acute care units on the weekends or as needed. A 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!