Physiotherapist

Position Summary
Joining us at Cariboo Memorial Hospital (CMH) you’ll play a pivotal role within an acute inpatient care setting.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physiotherapist to join our warm and welcoming physiotherapy team in Williams Lake, B.C. In this role, you will have opportunity to utilize all your physiotherapy skills and provide care to varied patient populations. Consisting of 28 in-patient acute care beds, CMH’s rehabilitation team supports orthopedic surgery, general surgery, neuro, stroke, spinal cord, amputations, total hip and knee replacements and more. Five convalescent care beds, adjacent to the hospital in Deni House, are also within scope of the inpatient Physiotherapist’s area of responsibility. Enjoy a generalist approach to practice that can only be found in a rural community hospital!

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments of clients’ physical status, functional abilities, and goals, utilizing an evidence-based approach to develop and implement tailored treatment plans. Your expertise will focus on improving, maintaining, or supporting clients’ physical performance and independence. As part of a collaborative team, you will educate clients and caregivers on self-management and injury prevention, while working to achieve optimal health outcomes through ongoing evaluation and adjustment of treatment strategies. You’ll offer guidance and direction to rehabilitation assistants, ensuring that specific care needs are met and functions are transferred appropriately for optimal client outcomes. This position works 08:00 to 16:00 hours; Monday to Friday.

What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Generous relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Education and development opportunities

About Cariboo Memorial Hospital | CMH is a key healthcare facility located in Williams Lake, B.C. serving as the primary hospital for the Cariboo-Chilcotin region. This hospital plays a critical role in providing essential medical services to a large, mostly rural population spread across Central British Columbia. The hospital offers a broad range of healthcare services: 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, maternity services, outpatient care, and specialized services (i.e. support for patients with chronic conditions, mental health services, and rehabilitation care).

About us | Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia (B.C.). 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.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality physiotherapy care, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Qualfications
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professions of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Valid Driver’s license where required.