Physiotherapist | Acute

Position Summary
Kelowna General Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Physiotherapist to join our team. This role follows a Monday-Friday schedule, with shifts from 07:30-15:30 and 08:00-16:00, and includes one weekend rotation every five weeks.

In this position, you’ll primarily support our post-stroke and neurology units, with the opportunity to contribute to other acute care areas as needed. If you’re a dedicated Physiotherapist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care, apply today and become part of our team!

What we offer:
We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• 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
• Education and development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About the position:
The Physiotherapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing physiotherapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of clients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. The Physiotherapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the profession, department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistant working with the rehabilitation 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!

Qualfications
• Full registration as a Physical Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.