Staff Physiotherapist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) is seeking a Physiotherapist for casual, multi-site work in the Comox Valley region. The role focuses on patient assessment, treatment, education, and care planning with collaboration across health disciplines.

Requirements include graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy, current BC licensure as a Physiotherapist, and eligibility for CPA membership. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy.
• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, educate, and evaluate care plans for patients.
• Educate other health disciplines and the public in physiotherapy care.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

Physiotherapist degree

BC licensure as Physiotherapist

CPA membership eligibility

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$45.15 - $56.17

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Oct. 26 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Lead Physiotherapist, the staff Physiotherapist assesses, treats, educates and evaluates a care plan for individual patients. The physiotherapist also educates other health disciplines and the public in the various aspects of physiotherapy patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized university program in Physiotherapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as a Physiotherapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Skills And Abilities

• The ability to communicate effectively, and in a positive courteous manner;
• show sound professional judgement and initiative as an active member of the health care team;
• show a willingness to learn and apply new concepts in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge;
• the ability to work harmoniously with patients and staff.