Respiratory Therapist | Community

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Respiratory Therapist for a full-time role in Kelowna, B.C. This position offers the opportunity to promote respiratory health and provide essential care to patients with respiratory issues. You'll work within a supportive team environment, delivering therapy services and educating both patients and healthcare professionals. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a stable, unionized role while living in a vibrant city known for its outdoor activities and community spirit. Join a workplace that values diversity and well-being, making a positive impact in the lives of many.

Benefits

Generous employer-paid vacation

Extended health and dental benefits

Reimbursement for moving expenses

Employer-paid education and development opportunities

Employer-matched contributions to pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering respiratory therapy services and programs.
• Knowledge of respiratory care procedures and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy services in hospital and community settings.
• Assess and rehabilitate patients with respiratory dysfunction.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Education and Rehabilitation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certification in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Respiratory Equipment

Job description

We have a relief full-time Community Respiratory Therapist opening in Kelowna, B.C.

This position is expected to run until December 2026 or the return of the incumbent. The working days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 08:00 to 17:59. A current valid BC Driver’s License is required.

What We Offer

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

• Generous employer-paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits
• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• 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 our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a unionized role

About The Position

The Community Respiratory Therapist works within the hospital and community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs, including:

• The promotion of respiratory health
• The assessment, education, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction
• Communicating and demonstrating community and hospital-based respiratory care procedures to other healthcare professionals and students
• The use of respiratory equipment or special procedures

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance within our team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everyone in our region.

About This Location

Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city offering many attractions for professionals and families, including shopping, dining, golfing, hiking and biking trails, beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work, and play where others only vacation!