Physiotherapist and Urgent Primary Care

Interior Health Authority; Castlegar; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Castlegar is seeking a Physiotherapist to join its team at the Urgent and Primary Care Centre on a casual basis. This role focuses on providing evidence based assessment and treatment to promote patient independence and optimal health outcomes. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively within a team, participate in quality improvement activities, and contribute to a culture of patient-centred care. Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship programs are available for new graduates.

Benefits

Supportive team-based work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Competitive compensation

Mentorship programs for new graduates

Loan forgiveness program eligibility

Qualifications

• Required to provide evidence based assessment and treatment for clients.
• Must work collaboratively within a team to ensure patient centred care.
• Participation in quality improvement and professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical treatment and consultation in an integrated care model.
• Support functional independence and optimal health outcomes for clients.
• Engage in educational opportunities and mentorship programs.

Skills

Evidence based assessment

Team collaboration

Patient centred care

Self management strategies

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Interior Health is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the interprofessional team at the Castlegar Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) on a casual basis. Shifts times: 08:00 to 20:00. Days: Rotating, including weekends.

About The Position

In accordance with professional practice standards, the Physiotherapist provides evidence based assessment, treatment, and education to support functional independence, injury management, and optimal health outcomes for clients across the lifespan.

Working collaboratively within an integrated urgent and primary care model, this role supports timely, patient centred care through clinical treatment, consultation with team members, and promotion of self management and health prevention strategies. Participation in quality improvement, program activities, and ongoing professional development is an integral part of this position.

About Castlegar UPCC

The Castlegar UPCC provides timely access to team based urgent and primary care services for the local community. Operating extended hours, the UPCC supports patients with non life threatening health concerns and those without a regular primary care provider. Care is delivered in a collaborative, interprofessional environment focused on accessibility, continuity, and patient‑centred practice, and is supported through partnerships with community organizations, including the Kootenay Boundary Aboriginal Services Collaborative, to promote culturally safe and respectful care for Indigenous patients.

Interior Health Offers

• A supportive, team based work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in a rural community setting
• Competitive compensation in accordance with the applicable collective agreement
• Mentorship programs designed for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Locations that qualify for B.C. Student Loan Forgiveness Program and/or Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

Apply Today

Join our team and make a meaningful impact delivering patient centred care in Castlegar. Apply today to explore this opportunity with Interior Health.