Physiotherapist | Home & Community Care

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $15,000

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a Home and Community Care Physiotherapist to join Kamloops Central Public Health. This community-based role focuses on client-centred rehabilitation delivered in patients' homes, aiming to maximize independence and quality of life.

The position involves travel, using a personal vehicle, and working within an interdisciplinary team to assess mobility, balance, strength, and safety, with rotating days and daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Deliver client-centred rehabilitation in home/community settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess mobility, balance, strength, safety, and function.
• Travel is required and use of a personal vehicle is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assess mobility, balance, strength, safety, and functional abilities.
• Support individualized goals to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life.
• Provide care in clients' homes and monitor progress.

Job description

We are hiring a Home and Community Care Physiotherapist to join Kamloops Central Public Health.

Days of Work:

Rotating

Shift times:

08:00 to 16:00

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.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

About This Position

Kamloops Home and Community Care provides a broad range of health care and support services for individuals with acute, chronic, palliative, and rehabilitative care needs, enabling clients to remain safely and independently in their homes and communities. Located in central Kamloops, this service plays a vital role in supporting patients across the continuum of care, with a focus on maximizing quality of life, functional independence, and community participation. Services include assessment and case management, nursing, rehabilitation, home support, and palliative care.

This position offers the Physiotherapist an opportunity to deliver client-centred rehabilitation in real-life environments where patients live and function every day. Physiotherapists work closely with an interdisciplinary team to assess mobility, balance, strength, safety, and functional abilities, helping clients maintain independence and reduce the risk of hospitalization or premature long-term care placement. Working within Home and Community Care allows physiotherapists to build meaningful relationships with clients and families while supporting individualized goals that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life. The community-based nature of the role provides a high degree of autonomy, clinical variety, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of rehabilitation interventions within clients' home environments.

Travel is a requirement of this role. Use of personal vehicle will be required. Position may be re-deployed based on operational requirements.

About this location

Kamloops offers an exceptional blend of career opportunity and lifestyle, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine annually, a welcoming community atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation year-round. Nestled in the Thompson Valley, residents enjoy hiking, mountain biking, golf, skiing, paddling, and fishing, all within minutes of the city. The community features a lower cost of living compared to many larger BC centres, while still providing excellent amenities, shopping, dining, arts, and cultural events. Home to Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops has a vibrant and growing population that attracts young professionals, families, and retirees alike. With its stunning natural landscapes, four-season climate, and strong sense of community, Kamloops offers an outstanding quality of life and an ideal balance between work and leisure. Many healthcare professionals are drawn to the region for the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

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.